Mass vs. Weight

Which is measured in kg?

• mass

• weight

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Which is measure in Newtons?

• mass

• weight

Which is defined as a gravitational force acting on an object?

• mass

• weight

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Which is defined as the quantity of matter?

• mass

• weight

Which is always constant no matter where you are located in the universe?

• mass

• weight

Which can change depending on your location in the universe?

• mass

• weight

As a general rule, your weight will be __________ on larger planets like Jupiter and Saturn.

• more

• less

• the same

As a general rule, your mass will be __________ on smaller objects like the Moon or Mars.

• more

• less

• the same

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

If an object has a mass of 100 kg, what is it's weight on Earth?

• 100 kg

• 100 N

• 980 kg

• 980 N

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What would the 100 kg object's mass be if it were taken to the Moon where g = 1.6 m/s/s?

• 100 kg

• 100 N

• 980 N

• 160 N

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