Physics: Mass vs. Weight

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What is the primary definition of mass?

The quantity of matter in an object (correct)

The total weight of an object on Earth

The measure of an object's resistance to motion

The gravitational force acting on an object

Which of the following best describes weight?

The gravitational force exerted on an object's mass (correct)

A measure of an object's volume expressed in liters

The amount of matter in an object typically measured in grams

The total energy content of an object in joules

How are mass and weight related?

Both mass and weight are equivalent measures of an object's size

Weight is constant regardless of location; mass changes with gravity

Mass is more important than weight in all scientific calculations

Weight varies based on gravitational pull, while mass is constant (correct)

Which unit would you use to measure mass in the metric system?

Kilograms Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is false regarding mass and weight?

Weight is the same on the Moon and Earth for the same object. Signup and view all the answers

What does mass measure in an object?

The amount of material in the object Signup and view all the answers

What best defines mass in the context of physics?

The quantity of matter in an object Signup and view all the answers

How does weight change for an object located in different gravitational fields?

It varies with the strength of the gravitational force Signup and view all the answers

What remains constant for an object regardless of its location?

Mass only Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about weight is correct?

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the weight of an object when it is placed on the moon?

It becomes one-sixth of its weight on Earth Signup and view all the answers

How is weight different from mass?

Weight depends on gravitational force, mass does not Signup and view all the answers

How does inertia relate to mass and location?

Inertia depends on mass and is independent of location Signup and view all the answers

In a situation with varying gravitational forces, which statement reflects the relationship between mass and weight?

Mass remains constant while weight can vary Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly distinguishes inertia from mass?

Inertia is mass as experienced in motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of mass?

Kilogram Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a unit of mass?

Milliwatt Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit of weight?

Newton Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following units would be used to measure weight?

Dyne Signup and view all the answers

If an object weighs 10 newtons, what is its weight in pounds approximately? (Use 1 newton ≈ 0.2248 pounds)

4.5 pounds Signup and view all the answers

What does the symbol 'g' represent in the context of gravity?

Acceleration due to gravity Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the acceleration due to gravity (g) if the mass of the object (mo) increases?

g remains constant Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the gravitational constant (G)?

6.67 E-11 N*m²/kg² Signup and view all the answers

In the equation g = (Gme)/d², what does 'd' represent?

Distance between the object and the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between mass and weight?

Mass is constant, whereas weight can change based on location. Signup and view all the answers

Using the formula $W_0 = m_0 g$, what would be the weight of a 10 kg object on Earth?

98.1 N Signup and view all the answers

In the formula $F_g = rac{(Gm_0m_e)}{d^2}$, what does $m_e$ represent?

Mass of the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of $g$ (acceleration due to gravity) used in weight calculations on Earth?

9.81 m/s² Signup and view all the answers

Which formula can be used to find the relationship between weight and mass, given the gravitational force?

$W_0 = m_0 g$ Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mass vs. Weight

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, it's also a measure of inertia.
Weight is the gravitational force acting on an object.
Mass is independent of location, it's the same on Earth, the moon, or in space.
Weight is dependent on location, it's different on Earth, the moon, or in space.

Units of Measurement

The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).
Other units of mass include the gram, milligram, and slug.
The SI unit of weight is the newton (N).
Other units of weight include the dyne and pound.

Relationship Between Mass and Weight

Objects with greater mass have greater weight.
Weight is proportional to mass in the same location.
The equation relating mass and weight on Earth is:
- W₀ = m₀ g
  - Where W₀ is the weight of the object in newtons
  - m₀ is the mass of the object in kilograms
  - g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s² on Earth)

Understanding Gravity and Acceleration

The equation for gravitational force (F_g) is:
- F_g = W₀ = (G m₀ m_e )/d²
  - Where G is the gravitational constant (6.67 E-11 N*m²/kg²)
  - m_e is the mass of the Earth
  - d² is the distance between the object and the Earth squared
Combining the equations for F_g and W₀, the simplified equation for g becomes:
- g = (G m_e)/d²
The acceleration due to gravity (g) is independent of the mass of the object (m₀). This confirms Galileo's observations.

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