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 constantvariable Measured withbalanceScale UnitsGrams, kilograms, etc. Pounds, ounces, etc. AAAA
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 constantvariable Measured withbalanceScale UnitsGrams, kilograms, etc. Pounds, ounces, etc. AAAA
Would you weigh the same on the moon?
195 million 21 trillion
Why is Superman soooo strong?
$ diet for losing weight … A A
MASS WEIGHT Definition Measurement of the amount of matter in an object Measurement of the gravitational force Variable/constant constantvariable Measured withbalanceScale UnitsGrams, kilograms, etc. Pounds, ounces, etc. AAAA
MASS WEIGHT Definition Measurement of the amount of matter in an object Measurement of the gravitational force Variable/constant constantvariable Measured withbalanceScale UnitsGrams, kilograms, etc. Pounds, ounces, etc.
Homework Worksheet Chapter 2-1 (due Tuesday)