Mass, Weight, and Space Quiz

What is mass?

• The force of gravity on an object

• The speed of an object

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The amount of matter in an object

In what unit do we measure mass?

• Liters (L)

• Newton (N)

• Kilograms (kg)

Why is it confusing to use the words 'weigh' and 'weight' to mean an amount in kilograms?

• Because kilograms are used to measure length, not mass

• Because kilograms are used to measure temperature, not mass

• Because kilograms are used to measure mass , not weight

• Because kilograms are used to measure volume, not mass

Are mass and weight the same scientifically?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• It depends on the object

What does the weight of an object depend on?

• The speed of the object

• The temperature of the object

• The amount of matter in the object

• The force of gravity

In what unit do we measure weight?

• Pounds (lbs)

• Meters (m)

• Kilograms (kg)

• Newtons (N)

Who was Sir Isaac Newton?

• A scientist who lived in England about 400 years ago

• A famous musician

• A politician

• A famous painter

Do objects have the same mass regardless of their location?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the location

• It depends on the object

Does weight depend on the location of an object?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the object

• It depends on the time of day

How does the force of gravity on the Moon compare to the force of gravity on Earth?

• It is greater

• It is zero

• It is the same

• It is less