L# 4-3: Mass and Weight

What is the definition of mass?

• Measure of the weight of an object

• Measure of the amount of matter in an object

• Measure of the volume of an object

• Measure of the temperature of an object

What is the definition of weight?

• The measure of the force exerted on an object due to magnetism.

• The measure of the force exerted on an object due to friction.

• The measure of the force exerted on an object due to air resistance.

• The measure of the force exerted on an object due to gravity.

What is SI the unit of mass?

• meters (m)

• kilograms (kg)

• liters (L)

• pounds (lb)

What is the SI unit of weight?

• liters (L)

• grams (g)

• Newtons (N)

• meters (m)

How is mass measured?

• balance or scale

• clock

• ruler

• thermometer

How is weight measured?

• Spring balance

• ruler

• clock

• thermometer

What is the difference between mass and weight?

• Mass is a measure of the weight of an object, while weight is a measure of the volume of an object.

• Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity.

• Mass and weight are the same thing.

• Mass is a measure of the force exerted on an object due to gravity, while weight is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

Which property remains constant, mass or weight?

• mass

• density

• volume

• weight

Can mass change with location?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

• It depends

Can weight change with location?