Mass
Mass is the fundamental unit for measuring how much ‘stuff’ is in an object.
In slightly more scientific terms, it is the amount of matter in a substance.
Units
Mass is measured in kilograms.
The base units for mass is kilograms, not grams. It’s the only measurement where the base unit starts with ‘kilo’.
flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is mass? | Mass is the fundamental unit for measuring how much ‘stuff’ is in an object, or the amount of matter in a substance. |
| In what unit is mass measured? | Mass is measured in kilograms. |
| What is the base unit for mass? | The base unit for mass is kilograms. |
| How is the base unit for mass unique compared to other base units? | It is the only measurement where the base unit starts with ‘kilo’ (not grams). |