Mass and Weight

What is the best definition for mass?

• how much space an object takes up
• how much matter an object contains

Mass is measured in

• grams
• grams and kilograms 
• kilograms 
• centimetres 

What do you use to measure the mass of an object?

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Which has more mass, Earth or the Moon?

• Earth
• Moon
• The same

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weight is measured in...

• pounds (lb)

• grams (g)

• newtons (N)

• kilograms (kg)

What is the name of this tool?

• spring balance / force meter

• scale

• measuring cylinder

• thermometer

What is weight?

• the pulling force of gravity on an object

• 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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If the weight of a body on the Earth's surface is 600 N, what would be it's weight in the space?

• 600 N

• less than 600 N

• more than 600 N

______________ is how heavy an object is. It is determined by the pull of gravity

• Weight

• Mass

__________ is the amount of matter in an object. It does not change regardless of location

• Weight

• Mass