Mass vs Weight

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

• weight

• force

• mass

• pounds

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The force of gravity acting on an object is the object's ______.

• mass

• matter

• weight 

• friction 

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The amount of matter in an object is 

• pressure

• weight

• mass

• force

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A person would weigh less on on the Moon than on the Earth because . . .

• Moon has more mass, and therefore more gravity

• Moon has less mass, and therefore more gravity

• Moon has more mass, and therefore less gravity

• Moon has less mass and therefore less gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

A mechanical scale is like a seesaw. An object of unknown mass is put on one side of the scale, and then weighted tabs are moved on the other side of the fulcrum until the two sides are in balance. Gravity is acting on both sides with the same force. Do you think this measures mass? Or weight?

• Mass

• Weight

What do the two numbers on this barbell mean?

b

a

Weight

Mass

What does this tool measure?

• weight

• meters

• mass

• force

Which objects have a STRONG force of gravity?

• Objects with GREATER mass, like elephants

• Objects with LESS mass, like mice

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What does this tool measure?

• weight

• meters

• mass

• force

Which model has greater gravitational attraction (if any)

• Model A

• Model B

• Both Model A and Model B (same gravity)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4