It's the SAME thing... right?
wrong.
Mass is a measurement of the amount of matter something contains, while Weight is the measurement of the pull of gravity on an object.
Watch this song and take notes on the difference between Mass and Weight.
So How do we Measure Weight and Forces?
Force is measured in the unit called Newtons – named after the first scientist to quantify forces, Sir Isaac Newton.
We can measure force using a special piece of equipment called the Newton Balance.
We can measure force using a special piece of equipment called the Newton Balance.
TASK:
Create a Venn Diagram noting the differences between weight and mass. Remember - if MASS increases, WEIGHT increases as well!