1. Chapter 2
Mass and Weight

3. a

4. MASS and WEIGHT
Commonly misunderstood quantities

5. A MASS WEIGHT Definition constant variable Measured with balance Scale
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

6. WEIGHT

7. The earth’s size makes all other attractions inconsequential

8. STRENGTH OF GRAVITY DEPENDS ON SIZE AND DISTANCE

9. Further you are away from earth …

10. A MASS WEIGHT Definition constant variable Measured with balance Scale
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

11. Would you weigh the same on the moon?

13. 195 million
21 trillion

14. Why is Superman soooo strong?

15. $ diet for losing weight …A A

16. A MASS WEIGHT Definition constant variable Measured with balance Scale
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

17. MASS WEIGHT Definition constant variable Measured with balance Scale
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.

18. Homework
Worksheet Chapter 2-1 (due Tuesday)