Measuring Mass

Front

What is the part that slides across the beams and must fall within the notches for accurate measuring?

Back

Riders

Front

What is the mass of the object if it is measured as 517.7g?

Back

517.7g

Front

What is defined as the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the term for the measure of the force of gravity on an object?

Back

Weight

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Front

What is the mass of the object if it is measured as 72.3g?

Back

72.3g

Front

What is the unit of measurement commonly used for mass?

Back

Grams (g) or Kilograms (kg)

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

How do you convert grams to kilograms?

Back

Divide the number of grams by 1000.

Front

What instrument is used to measure mass?

Back

A balance or scale.

Front

If an object has a mass of 100g, what would be its weight on Earth? (Use g = 9.8 m/s²)

Back

Weight = mass × gravity = 100g × 9.8 m/s² = 980g (approximately)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4