Measuring Weight and Mass Practice

Front

What unit would you use to measure the weight of a bicycle?

Back

pounds

Front

What unit would you use to measure the weight of a paperclip?

Back

grams

Front

What unit is best for measuring the weight of a school bus?

Back

tons

Front

How many ounces are in a pound?

Back

16

Front

What is the unit used to measure the mass of light objects?

Back

gram

Front

What is the difference between weight and mass?

Back

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

Front

What is the standard unit of mass in the metric system?

Back

kilogram

Front

If an object weighs 2 pounds, how many ounces does it weigh?

Back

32 ounces

Front

What is the weight of a typical apple in grams?

Back

Approximately 150 grams.

Front

What tool do you use to measure weight?

Back

A scale.