Understanding Mass, Gravity, and Weight

What is mass primarily a measure of?

• The amount of matter in an object

• The volume of an object

• The weight of an object

• The density of an object

Which of the following statements best describes gravity?

• Gravity is the force that repels objects from each other.

• Gravity is the force that pulls objects together.

• Gravity is the measure of an object's mass.

• Gravity is the weight of an object.

Why do you fall back to the ground when you jump?

• Because of the wind

• Because of the air resistance

• Because gravity pulls you back down

• Because of the Earth's rotation

How is weight defined in relation to gravity?

• Weight is the volume of an object.

• Weight is the amount of gravity acting on an object.

• Weight is the density of an object.

• Weight is the mass of an object.

What happens to your weight when you are on the Moon compared to Earth?

• It remains the same.

• It becomes zero.

• It is 16.5% of your weight on Earth.

• It doubles.