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

Fill in the Blanks

If an object has a mass of 10 kg, what would its weight be on Mars? (Use the gravitational acceleration from the table)

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.