Mass Flashcards
1
Q
What’s mass measured in?
A
Mass is measured in grams or kilograms.
2
Q
How do we calculate mass?
A
We can calculate mass by using the formula…
Mass = Weight divided by acceleration due to gravity.
3
Q
What can we use to measure mass?
A
We can use a top-pan balance, also known as a weighing scale.
4
Q
If an object is taken to outer space, will the mass change?
A
If an object is taken to the outer space, well alway from all the planted and stars, it will become weightless but it would still have the same mass.
5
Q
What is mass?
A
The mass of an object is the amount of matter in the object.