chapter 2 mass and weight. a mass and weight commonly misunderstood quantities
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Chapter 2
Mass and Weight
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MASS and WEIGHT
• Commonly misunderstood quantities
MASS WEIGHT
Definition Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.
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WEIGHT
The earth’s size makes all other attractions inconsequential
STRENGTH OF GRAVITY DEPENDS ON SIZE AND
DISTANCE
Further you are away from earth …
MASS WEIGHT
Definition Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.
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Would you weigh the same on the moon?
195 million 21 trillion
$ diet for losing weight …A
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MASS WEIGHT
Definition Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.A
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MASS WEIGHT
Definition Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.
Homework
Worksheet Chapter 2-1 (due Tuesday)