Difference Between Mass and Weight

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What remains the same everywhere, including on the Moon or in space?

  • Mass (correct)
  • Gravity
  • Weight
  • Interaction

What is the basic unit of mass in the metric system?

  • Kilogram
  • Liter
  • Metric ton
  • Gram (correct)

What is the weight of an object dependent on?

  • The object's mass
  • The gravitational pull of the Earth (correct)
  • The object's material
  • The object's size

How can conversions be made between units of mass in the metric system?

<p>Using a conversion chart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an object's mass a measure of?

<p>Everything that makes up the object (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many grams are in one kilogram?

<p>1,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many kilograms are in one metric ton?

<p>1,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you want to convert a larger unit of mass to a smaller unit, what operation do you perform?

<p>Multiply (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you want to convert a smaller unit of mass to a larger unit, what operation do you perform?

<p>Divide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many kilograms are in 2.2 metric tons?

<p>2,200 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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