Measuring Mass and Weight Concepts

Tess and Sean debate which object is heavier: an iron nail or a wooden block. Despite appearances, both objects have the same mass, which is the amount of matter in an object. Mass is measured using a pan balance or a triple beam balance and is a physical property of matter, measured in kilograms. The video explains that objects with the same mass can look different, emphasizing the concept of mass over appearance.

What does Tess think about the weight of the iron nail compared to the wooden block?

• The wooden block is heavier.

• Both are the same weight.

• The iron nail is heavier.

• The iron nail is lighter.

What determines how heavy an object is?

• Its shape

• Its color

• Its size

• The amount of matter in it

Which tool can be used to measure the mass of an object?

• Compass

• Thermometer

• Pan balance

• Ruler

How many grams are there in one kilogram?

• 2000 grams

• 1000 grams

• 500 grams

• 100 grams

What was the surprising fact about the nail and the wooden block?

• The nail is larger.

• They have the same mass.

• They have different masses.

• The block is made of metal.

What is a key takeaway about objects with the same mass?

• They can look very different.

• They are always made of the same material.

• They always look the same.

• They are always the same size.

Which of the following is NOT a tool to measure mass?

• Scale

• Triple beam balance

• Pan balance

• Ruler