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Gravity, Weight, and Mass

Gravity, Weight, and Mass

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Science

6th Grade

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NGSS
MS-PS2-4, MS-ESS1-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amanda Reed

Used 3+ times

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7 Slides • 4 Questions

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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Earth

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Moon

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Mars

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Jupiter

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Multiple Select

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

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Mass changes depending on where you are.

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Weight depends on gravity.

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You weigh more on the Moon than on Earth.

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Gravity is weaker on smaller planets and moons.

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