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The document outlines a lab procedure to explore the relationship between mass and weight, emphasizing the distinction between the two concepts. It includes instructions for measuring mass in kilograms and weight in Newtons, along with data recording and graphing tasks. Follow-up questions encourage analysis of the measurements and concepts related to gravity and equipment used in the experiment.

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Lab#05_Mass_Weight

The document outlines a lab procedure to explore the relationship between mass and weight, emphasizing the distinction between the two concepts. It includes instructions for measuring mass in kilograms and weight in Newtons, along with data recording and graphing tasks. Follow-up questions encourage analysis of the measurements and concepts related to gravity and equipment used in the experiment.

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Name: Mr.

Rodriguez

Date: Change Your Life

Lab #______ : Mass vs. Weight

Relationship between Mass and Weight

Mass is different than weight, but they are closely related to each other. Your job is to find the mathematical
relationship between mass (in kilograms) and weight (in Newtons).

Procedure:

 If you are not using standardized masses, use the balance to measure and record the masses in kilograms (kg) of the
objects provided.

 Choose the appropriate spring scale to measure the weight of each object in Newtons (N).

Data:

1. Create a data table below to record the object, its mass, and its weight. Include appropriate labels and measurement
units to ensure your data is clear.

MASS (g) WEIGHT(N)


0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
2. Create a graph of your data with weight on the y-axis and mass on the x-axis. If your data looks linear, draw a line of
best fit through your data points. If your data is curved, simply connect the points. Be prepared to share your graph with
the class.
Follow-Up Questions:

1. Look at the units of weight (Newton). What else is measured with this unit?

2. Provide the name of the equipment that is used to measure mass?

3. What equipment would one use to measure weight?

4. What is pulling down on the object when you measure its weight?

5. Use your graph to calculate an approximate value of the slope. Remember: Slope = m = 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 / 𝑹𝒖𝒏

6. What are the units of your slope? Your answer should NOT include Newtons (N). Remember, N = kg ● (m/s 2). Use 3
significant figures.

7. Use your physics reference table and look up the acceleration of objects due to Earth’s gravity, in units of m/s 2. What
is it?

8. How does the slope of your graph compare to the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

9. Calculate your percent error.

10. Suppose you took your items to the moon and re-measured to make a new graph of the relationship between weight
and mass. Would the graph be the same (shape, steepness, etc.)? Explain your thinking.

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