Weight vs. Mass

What is the definition of mass?

• how much something weighs

• a measure of how much matter an object has

• a force of attraction between 2 objects

• a force gravity exerts on a body

What is the definition of weight?

• a measure of how much matter an object has

• a measure of force of gravity on an object

• the force an objects pushes on the ground

• the force on an object due to its size

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The S.I. unit of force is the ___.

• newton

• kilogram

• pound

• cubic centimeter

What device is used to measure weight?

• a triple beam balance

• a spring scale

• stopwatch

• meter stick

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

• weight
• gravity
• mass
• volume

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Which of the following never changes no matter where in the universe?

• weight
• force
• mass
• pounds

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...........equal the mass of one paper clip

• kilogram
• gram
• newton
• Ton

The measuring units of mass includes

• gram
• kilogram
• ton
• all the previous

The weight of constant amount changes as the location changes

• Right
• Wrong

Weight is the amount of matter in an object

• Right
• Wrong