Mass vs. Weight

Mass vs. Weight

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the concept of matter and how mass is measured in grams and kilograms. It discusses the relationship between mass and gravity, highlighting that a greater mass results in a stronger gravitational force. The tutorial clarifies the difference between mass and weight, noting that mass is constant while weight varies with gravitational force. Examples are provided to illustrate how gravity affects weight on Earth, the moon, and in space, where objects become weightless.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the amount of matter in an object?

Weight

Density

Volume

Mass

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is mass measured?

In meters

In liters

In Newtons

In grams and kilograms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the gravitational force when an object's mass increases?

It decreases

It remains the same

It increases

It disappears

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does weight differ from mass?

Weight is measured in grams, mass in Newtons

Weight is a measure of gravity's force, mass is constant

Weight and mass are the same

Weight is constant, mass changes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to an object's weight in open space?

It increases

It doubles

It becomes weightless

It remains the same