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What is the definition of mass?
What is the definition of mass?
What is the unit of measurement for weight?
What is the unit of measurement for weight?
Why are the terms 'mass' and 'weight' often used incorrectly?
Why are the terms 'mass' and 'weight' often used incorrectly?
What is the difference between an object's mass on Earth and Mars?
What is the difference between an object's mass on Earth and Mars?
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What does an object's weight depend on?
What does an object's weight depend on?
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What is the unit of measurement for mass?
What is the unit of measurement for mass?
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Why would a person's weight be different on Mars than on Earth?
Why would a person's weight be different on Mars than on Earth?
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What is the main difference between mass and weight?
What is the main difference between mass and weight?
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Why can a scale be used to measure mass on Earth?
Why can a scale be used to measure mass on Earth?
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What is the formula that relates force, mass, and acceleration?
What is the formula that relates force, mass, and acceleration?
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Why does a person's weight change when they move to a different planet?
Why does a person's weight change when they move to a different planet?
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What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
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What is the main implication of the formula f = ma?
What is the main implication of the formula f = ma?
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Why does a person's mass remain the same on different planets?
Why does a person's mass remain the same on different planets?
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On which planet would a 200 lbs person weigh the least?
On which planet would a 200 lbs person weigh the least?
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Study Notes
Mass and Weight
- Mass is the amount of matter in an object, a measurement of how much matter (protons, neutrons, and electrons) makes up an object.
- Mass is the same everywhere in the universe, whether on Earth, Mars, or in outer space.
- Scientists measure mass in units such as grams, kilograms, or pounds.
Weight
- Weight is the downward force acting upon an object due to gravity.
- Weight depends on the mass of an object and the pull of gravity, so it varies from place to place.
- Scientists measure weight in units such as Newtons, pounds, etc.
- Weight is not the same everywhere, it depends on the gravitational force of the planet or location.
Key Differences
- Mass is a property, while weight is a force.
- Mass is an inherent quantity that never changes, while weight depends on the gravitational force and can change.
Relationship Between Mass and Weight
- The relationship between mass and weight can be summarized by Newton's second law: f = ma (force = mass x acceleration).
- The formula applies to all situations, including mass and weight, an accelerating airplane, a rocket ship, or throwing a baseball.
- The formula shows that force and mass are always proportional, and mass is an inherent quantity that never changes.
Gravity and Weight
- Gravity affects weight, but not mass.
- A person's weight changes depending on the gravitational force of the planet they are on, but their mass remains the same.
- The strength of gravity varies from planet to planet, which affects the weight of an object or person.
Weight on Different Planets
- A 200 lbs person on Earth would weigh:
- 76 lbs on Mercury
- 181 lbs on Venus
- 75 lbs on Mars
- 506 lbs on Jupiter
- 213 lbs on Saturn
- 178 lbs on Uranus
- 225 lbs on Neptune
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Learn the difference between mass and weight, two related but distinct quantities in the scientific world. Discover how mass is measured and how it differs from weight on Earth and Mars.