Gravity, Weight, and Mass

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between mass and weight?

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

• Mass changes with gravity, while weight does not change with location.

• Mass is the amount of matter in an object and does not change with location, while weight is the force of gravity acting on an object and changes with gravity.

• Mass is measured in Newtons, while weight is measured in kilograms.

Multiple Choice

Based on the table of gravitational acceleration, on which celestial body would a person weigh the least?

• Earth

• Moon

• Mars

• Jupiter

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true based on the summary?

• Mass changes depending on where you are.

• Weight depends on gravity.

• You weigh more on the Moon than on Earth.

• Gravity is weaker on smaller planets and moons.