Understanding Mass Measurement

What is the mass of the packet of peas when balanced against a 1 kg weight?

• 0.5 kg

• 1 kg

• 2 kg

• 1.5 kg

When a soccer ball is placed on one side of the balance and a 1 kg weight on the other, what is observed?

• The soccer ball is lighter

• The balance tips towards the soccer ball

• The balance is level

• The soccer ball is heavier

What can be inferred about the bag of sugar when compared to a 1 kg weight?

• The sugar is lighter

• The sugar is heavier

• The balance is level

• The sugar is exactly 1 kg

How many 1 kg weights balance the bag of rice?

• 1 weight

• 4 weights

• 3 weights

• 2 weights

What is the mass of the bag of potatoes when balanced with seven 1 kg weights?

• 7 kg

• 5 kg

• 8 kg

• 6 kg