1.3.4 - Mass and Weight
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Define mass and weight.
💡 Hint: Think about how each term is affected by gravity.
What is the unit of measurement for mass?
💡 Hint: Consider what you use to measure ingredients.
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What does the term 'mass' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what mass measures.
True or False: Weight and mass are the same.
💡 Hint: Consider how gravity affects weight.
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An object has a mass of 150 kg. What will be its weight on Mars? (Mars gravitational pull is approx. 3.71 m/s²)
💡 Hint: Use the weight formula: Weight = Mass × Gravity.
If the mass of a sample is 8 kg on Earth, what will it be on the Moon where gravity is about 1.62 m/s²?
💡 Hint: Remember, mass does not change despite gravity differences.
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