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MEASURING MASS

In the metric system, the unit of mass is the

meter, kilogram, pound

2. Mass and weight__________________ the

Are, are not

same.

3. ________

is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

mass, weight

Object of

Pointer at

unknown

zero mark

mass

Beams

Figure A

4. What instrument is used to measure mass?

5. What is the mass of the object shown? __

TRUE OR FALSE

In the space provided, write "true" if the sentence is true. Write "false" if the sentence is false.

_______

Weight is a measure of the pull of gravity on an object.

______

2. Scientists use English units of measurement.

_____

3. The prefix centi- stands for one hundredth (1/100).

_____

4. A graduate is used to measure mass.

________ 5.

The basic unit of length in the metric system is the meter.

_____

6. Volume is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

_____

7. One kilogram is less than one gram.

_____

8. A measurement has two parts.

_____

9. A unit is an amount used to measure something.

_____

10. Most countries use the metric system.

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