Mass vs. Weight

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What is the unit that goes with weight?

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Newton

Front

What is the measure of the gravitational pull on an object called?

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Weight

Front

The weight of an object can change depending on its __________.

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Location

Front

What is a spring scale used to measure?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the definition of MATTER?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

Front

How does weight differ from mass?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

Front

What happens to the weight of an object on the Moon compared to Earth?

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The weight decreases due to the Moon's lower gravitational pull.

Front

What is the formula to calculate weight?

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Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration (W = m x g).

Front

What is gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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Approximately 9.81 m/s².