Mass vs. Weight

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written by Jane Nelson and Jim Nelson
published by the AAPT/PTRA

This laboratory activity worksheet engages students in an exploration of mass and weight. Students use a balance to measure the mass and a spring scale to measure the weight of a series of objects. They then analyze the data to determine the relationship between these two quantities and conceptualize the distinction between the mass and weight through questions regarding measurements on the moon and other planets.

Series Name: PTRA Worksheets

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Published: June 13, 2011

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Classical Mechanics - Gravity - Newton's First Law = Measuring Inertia	- High School - Middle School - Lower Undergraduate	- Instructional Material = Activity = Laboratory

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- Physical Science - Algebra-based Physics - AP Physics	- Lesson Plan - Activity - New teachers	Currently 0.0/5 Want to rate this material? Login here!

Intended User:: Learner
Format:: application/pdf
Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2011 Jane Nelson
Keywords:: gravitational field, weight
Record Creator:: Metadata instance created June 14, 2011 by Bruce Mason
Record Updated:: June 15, 2011 by Bruce Mason
Last Update when Cataloged:: June 13, 2011
Other Collections:: The PSRC

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