Mass and Volume Flashcard

Front

What unit do we use to measure heavier objects like a watermelon?

Back

Kilograms

Front

How many grams are in one kilogram?

Back

1000 grams

Front

If a scale reads 640 grams, what does that mean?

Back

The object on the scale weighs 640 grams.

Front

What is the mass of a typical watermelon?

Back

About 3 kilograms.

Front

If a box weighs 3 kg, how many grams is that?

Back

3000 grams.

Front

What unit would you use to measure a small object like a paperclip?

Back

Grams.

Front

If you have 2000 grams, how many kilograms do you have?

Back

2 kilograms.

Front

What is the mass of an object?

Back

The amount of matter in the object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter, while weight is the force of gravity on that mass.

Front

If an object weighs 4 kg, how much would it weigh in grams?

Back

4000 grams.