Comparing Weight Using Newtons

Mass vs. Weight

DHS Physics

Targets for Today...

• Differentiate between Weight and mass.

• Apply Newton’s Second Law to determine unknown variables.

Multiple Choice

The amount of 'matter' present?

• Mass

• Weight

• Both

• Neither

Multiple Choice

Units are Newtons

• Mass

• Weight

Multiple Choice

Is/Are a measure of FORCE?

• Mass

• Weight

• Both Mass and Weight

Multiple Choice

Directly related to the value of gravity?

• Mass

• Weight

• Both Mass and Weight

Multiple Choice

Directly related to the value of gravity?

• Mass

• Weight

• Both Mass and Weight

Multiple Choice

Changes depending on the planet you are on?

• Mass

• Weight

• Both Mass and Weight

Multiple Choice

On Mars, the rover would be able to pick up a rock that has a mass of...

• 67 kg

• 38 kg

• 98 kg

• It wouldn't be able to pick up any rocks it can't even pick up its arm on Mars>

Multiple Choice

On Earth, the rover would be able to pick up a rock that has a mass of...

• 67 kg

• 38 kg

• 98 kg

• It wouldn't be able to pick up any rocks it can't even pick up its arm on Mars>

Multiple Choice

Which planet was traveled to?

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Earth

• Saturn

• Venus

Multiple Select

Which person(s) is likely incorrect in their thinking?

• Blue Shirt Kiddo

• Yellow Shirt Kiddo

• Red Shirt Kiddo

• All are actually correct in their thinking.

Multiple Select

Which person is 'incorrect' in their thinking?

• Blue Shirt

• Red Shirt

• Magenta Shirt

• Flannel Shirt

Poll

Rate your ability to accomplish LT #1 - Differentiate between Weight and mass.

• Fully Mastered

• Partially Mastered

• Little Mastery

• No Mastery

Poll

Rate your ability to accomplish LT #2 - Apply Newton’s Second Law to determine unknown variables.

• Fully Mastered

• Partially Mastered

• Little Mastery

• No Mastery