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1.

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Complete this sentence. If the mass of an object ________, the weight of an object will _______________. (3 points)

increases, stay the same

decreases, stay the same

increases, decrease

decreases, decrease
2.
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Which unit of measurement is used in the metric system? (3 points)

Tons

Kilograms

Miles

Gallons
3.
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What is the force that attracts an object toward the center of another object? (3 points)

Gravity

Mass

Matter

Pounds
4.
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What is the metric unit for length? (3 points)

Meters

Miles

Distance

Inches
5.
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Two objects of different masses are sitting on different balance scales. Object A has a greater mass than object B. How will the weights of the objects compare to each other? (4 points)

The weights of the objects will be the same.

The weight of object A will be less than the weight of object B.

The weight of object A will be greater than the weight of object B.

This cannot be determined without knowing the actual mass of the objects.
6.
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Astronauts who traveled to the moon were able to float slightly as they walked along its surface. Why were the astronauts able to do this? (4 points)

The weight of the astronaut on Earth is less than his weight on the moon.

The mass of the astronaut on Earth is less than his mass on the moon.

The weight of the astronaut on Earth is greater than his weight on the moon.

The mass of the astronaut on Earth is greater than his mass on the moon.

1 answer

  1. If the mass of an object increases, the weight of an object will increase.

  2. Which unit of measurement is used in the metric system? Kilograms

  3. What is the force that attracts an object toward the center of another object? Gravity

  4. What is the metric unit for length? Meters

  5. Two objects of different masses are sitting on different balance scales. Object A has a greater mass than object B. How will the weights of the objects compare to each other? The weight of object A will be greater than the weight of object B.

  6. Astronauts who traveled to the moon were able to float slightly as they walked along its surface. Why were the astronauts able to do this? The weight of the astronaut on Earth is greater than his weight on the moon.