chapter 2 measuring and calculating. chapter 2 measuring and calculating mass and weight commonly...
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Chapter 2
Measuring and Calculating
Chapter 2 Measuring and Calculating
• MASS and WEIGHT• Commonly misunderstood
quantities• So take the time to learn the
differences between the two by filling in the table in your notes.
MASS WEIGHT
Meaning Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.
A
A
WEIGHT
STRENGTH OF GRAVITY DEPENDS ON SIZE AND
DISTANCE
The earth’s size makes all other attractions inconsequential
MASS WEIGHT
Meaning Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.
A
A
Further you are away from earth …
Would you weigh the same on the moon?
MASS WEIGHT
Meaning Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.A
A
MASS WEIGHT
Meaning Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Measurement of the gravitational force
Variable/constant constant variable
Measured with balance Scale
Units Grams, kilograms, etc.
Pounds, ounces, etc.
$ diet for losing weight …A
A
Why is Superman soooo strong?
Homework
Worksheet Chapter 2-1