Forces: Mass and Weight

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What defines the amount of matter in an object?

Mass defines the amount of matter in an object.

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How is mass measured?

Mass is measured in kilograms.

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Does mass change depending on location?

No, mass is independent of location.

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What happens to the mass of a wooden block on Earth and on the moon?

A wooden block has the same mass on Earth and on the moon.

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What does weight measure?

Weight measures the gravitational force exerted on an object.

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How does weight change?

Weight changes depending on location and gravitational force strength.

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

W = m x g, where W is weight, m is mass, and g is the gravitational force.

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What is the gravitational force on Earth?

The gravitational force on Earth is 9.8 m/s².

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What is the gravitational force on the moon?

The gravitational force on the moon is 1.62 m/s².

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How do you calculate weight in Newtons?

Weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational force (m/s²).

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