Mass vs Weight Review

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What is the name of the tool used to measure force or weight?

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spring scale / force meter

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What happens to an astronaut's weight in the International Space Station?

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His weight is less in space.

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Why does a person weigh less on the Moon than on Earth?

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Moon has less mass and therefore less gravity.

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What is the best definition for mass?

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A measure of how much matter an object contains.

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What is weight?

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The force exerted by gravity on an object.

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How does gravity affect weight?

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Weight changes with the strength of gravity; more gravity means more weight.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is mass multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity.

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If an object has a mass of 10 kg, what is its weight on Earth?

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Weight = mass x gravity (10 kg x 9.8 m/s² = 98 N).

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What is the unit of mass?

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Kilogram (kg).

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What is the unit of weight?

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Newton (N).