Weight vs. Mass v2

Front

What is the definition of mass?

Back

a measure of how much matter an object has

Front

What is the definition of weight?

Back

a measure of force of gravity on an object

Front

The S.I. unit of force (weight) is the ___.

Back

newton

Front

The S.I. unit of mass is the ___.

Back

kilogram

Front

What device is used to measure mass?

Back

a triple beam balance

Front

Weight is calculated as ___.

Back

mass × gravity

Front

The mass of an object decreases as it moves away from Earth.

Back

False

Front

The weight of an object decreases as it moves away from Earth (no contact on the planet).

Back

True

Front

As an object’s mass increases, its gravitational pull (Weight) will ___.

Back

increase

Front

Where would an object weighing 98 N on Earth (gravity = 10 m/s²) weigh more if moved to Jupiter (gravity = 25 m/s²)?

Back

Jupiter