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Define mass and weight.
Think about how each term is affected by gravity.
What is the unit of measurement for mass?
Consider what you use to measure ingredients.
What does the term 'mass' refer to?
Think about what mass measures.
True or False: Weight and mass are the same.
Consider how gravity affects weight.
An object has a mass of 150 kg. What will be its weight on Mars? (Mars gravitational pull is approx. 3.71 m/s²)
Use the weight formula: Weight = Mass × Gravity.
If the mass of a sample is 8 kg on Earth, what will it be on the Moon where gravity is about 1.62 m/s²?
Remember, mass does not change despite gravity differences.
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