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Scientists want to place a telescope on the moon to improve their view of distant planets. The telescope weighs 200 pounds on Earth. What will happen to the weight of the telescope when it reaches the moon?
a) The weight of the telescope will increase.
b) The weight of the telescope will decrease.
c) The weight of the telescope will stay the same.
d) The weight of the telescope will be equal to it's mass.
The correct answer is b) The weight of the telescope will decrease.
Weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. Since the gravity on the moon is only about 1/6th of the gravity on Earth, the telescope will experience less gravitational force on the moon. Therefore, its weight will be reduced. The mass of the telescope, however, remains the same on both Earth and the moon.
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Now, question number two.
Two objects of different masses are sitting on different balance scales. Object A has a greater mass than object B. How will the weights of the objects compare to each other?
a) The weights of the objects will be the same.
b) The weight of object A will be less than the weight of object B.
c) The weight of object A will be greater than the weight of object B.
d) This cannot be determined without knowing the actual mass of the objects.
The answer is c) The weight of object A will be greater than the weight of object B.
Weight is directly proportional to mass. If object A has a greater mass than object B, it will experience a greater gravitational force and therefore have a greater weight. The actual weights can be compared without needing to know the exact masses.
Question number three.
What is the force that attracts an object toward the center of another object?
a) Gravity
b) Mass
c) Matter
d) Pounds
The answer is a) Gravity.
Gravity is the force that attracts objects towards the center of another object. It is a fundamental force of nature and is responsible for the gravitational attraction between all objects in the universe. It is what keeps us anchored to the Earth and governs the motion of celestial bodies.
Question number four.
Which unit of measurement is used in the U.S. Customary System?
a) Pounds
b) Grams
c) Meters
d) Liters
The answer is a) Pounds.
In the U.S. Customary System, pounds are commonly used as a unit of measurement for weight or force. Other units such as ounces, tons, inches, and feet are also used in this system for various measurements. Grams, meters, and liters are part of the metric system.
Question number five.
What is the US Customary unit for weight?
a) Pounds
b) Miles
c) Meters
d) Force