Measuring Mass: Units and Tools

This video tutorial explains how to measure mass, emphasizing the difference between mass and size. It covers the units of mass, grams and kilograms, and the tools used for measurement, such as kitchen, bathroom, and balance scales. The tutorial provides examples of objects with different masses and demonstrates how to use a balance scale to measure mass accurately. The lesson concludes with a recap of the key points about measuring mass and the appropriate tools and units.

What is the main difference between mass and size?

• Mass is the amount of matter, while size is the physical dimensions.

• Mass and size are the same concepts.

• Mass is measured in liters, while size is measured in grams.

• Mass is always larger than size.

Which of the following is a unit of mass?

• Meter

• Gram

• Liter

• Second

How many grams are there in one kilogram?

• 2000 grams

• 1000 grams

• 500 grams

• 100 grams

Which scale is typically used to measure mass in grams?

• Digital scale

• Balance scale

• Bathroom scale

• Kitchen scale

What is the process of using a balance scale to measure mass?

• Using a digital readout to find the mass

• Removing weight until the scale balances

• Adding weight until the scale balances

• Adding weight until the scale tips over