Weight and Gravity

Question 1

An object’s mass and its weight are… what?

Answer 1

Directly proportional

Question 2

What instrument is used to measure the weight of an object?

Answer 2

Spring balance, weight can be measured using a newton meter or a calibrated spring balance.

Question 3

Which units are used for weight?

Answer 3

Newtons

Question 4

What is the SI unit for mass?

Answer 4

Kilograms

Question 5

True or false? An object weighs less on the moon than it does on Earth.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or false? Weight is a force.

Answer 6

True, weight is the force on an object due to gravity.