Measuring Weight of Objects

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What is weight?

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Weight is how heavy something is. It is measured in units like pounds or grams.

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What unit is commonly used to measure weight in the United States?

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Pounds (lbs) are commonly used to measure weight in the United States.

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What unit is commonly used to measure weight in most other countries?

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Grams (g) and kilograms (kg) are commonly used to measure weight in most other countries.

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How do you find the weight of an object using a scale?

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You place the object on the scale, and it shows the weight.

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What is a balance scale?

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A balance scale compares the weight of an object to known weights.

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If a puppy weighs 18 pounds, which scale would show that weight?

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A scale that measures in pounds would show the puppy's weight.

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How much does 1 dime weigh if 10 dimes weigh 22 grams?

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1 dime weighs 2.2 grams.

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What is the best estimate for the weight of a box of paper clips?

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100 grams is a good estimate for the weight of a box of paper clips.

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If Drew's backpack weighs 5 pounds, what does that mean?

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It means the total weight of all the books in the backpack is 5 pounds.

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What is the approximate weight of a candy bar?

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A candy bar typically weighs about 50 grams.