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