Unit 4 : Mass vs. Weight

Front

What is the definition of 'weight'?

Back

Weight is the measure of the force of gravity on your body.

Front

What happens to the weight of an object as it moves away from the center of Earth?

Back

The weight of an object decreases as it moves away from the center of Earth.

Front

As an object's mass increases, what happens to its gravitational pull?

Back

As an object's mass increases, its gravitational pull will increase.

Front

If an object has more mass, what can we say about its weight?

Back

If an object has more mass, then it will weigh more.

Front

On which celestial object would you weigh the most (if you could travel there)?

Back

You would weigh the most on the Sun.

Front

What is the definition of 'mass'?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

How does mass differ from weight?

Back

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure weight?

Back

Weight is commonly measured in newtons (N).

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure mass?

Back

Mass is commonly measured in kilograms (kg).

Front

What happens to your weight on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

You would weigh less on the Moon due to its weaker gravitational pull.