mass vs. weight

A measure of how much matter an object has is--

• weight
• gravity
• mass
• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is the definition of "weight"?

• measure of the force of gravity on your body
• the time it takes to get on a ride 
• the amount of matter in an object
• the size of an object

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If the mass of an object is 1000kg on Earth, what is it's mass on the moon?

• 10kg
• 100kg
• 1000kg
• 10,000kg

This is the amount of "stuff" in an object

• weight
• gravity
• mass
• volume

which of the following would you use to measure weight?

• spring scale
• triple beam balance
• meter stick
• seismograph

which of the following tools would you use to measure mass?

• spring scale
• triple beam balance

• meter stick
• seismograph

Which of the following is a measure of the pull of gravity?

• mass
• weight
• force
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Weight is measured in what units?

• newtons or pounds
• grams or kilograms
• milliters
• centimeters

Mass is measured in 

• kilograms, grams, or milligrams
• kiloliters, liters, or milliliters
• newtons

Which has greater mass?

• the apples
• the oranges
• neither 

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2