Mass, Weight, Gravity

Definition: the measure of the amount of matter in an object

• mass

• weight

• volume

• density

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Definition: the attractive force between two massive objects.

• gravity

• normal

• magnetic

• electrical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Definition: a measure of the gravitational force acting on an object.

• weight

• mass

• volume

• kilograms

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Definition: anything that has mass and takes up space.

• matter

• gas

• density

• energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Definition: a hanging instrument used to measure the weight of objects.

• spring scale

• graduated cylinder

• triple beam balance

• digital thermometer

Definition: an instrument used to measure the mass of an object.

• triple beam balance

• spring scale

• digital thermometer

• graduated cylinder

Definition: unit used to measure force or weight.

• Newtons

• Kilograms

• Grams

• Meters

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Definition: the base unit used to measure mass.

• kilogram

• gram

• pound

• newton