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Introduction to Matter — Quiz Answers

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Which statement summarizes the difference between mass and weight?

A
Mass is measured in newtons, and weight is measured in pounds.
B
Mass is the downward pull on an object due to gravity, and weight is the amount of matter in an object.
C
Mass is measured in pounds, and weight is measured in newtons.
D
Mass is the amount of matter in an object, and weight is the downward pull on an object due to gravity.
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Krishne wants to measure the mass and volume of a key. Which tools should she use?

A
a ruler and a meter stick
B
a balance and a meter stick
C
a balance and a beaker of water
D
a beaker of water and a ruler
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Sheena wants to measure the volume of a ball that is 24 centimeters across. How should she set up her equation?

A
V=13⁢π⁢122⁢(24)
B
V=43⁢π⁢243
C
V=13⁢π⁢242⁢(12)
D
V=43⁢π⁢123
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Which tool could be used to measure the mass of a package being mailed?

A
a marked beaker
B
a graduated cylinder
C
a balance
D
a ruler
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Cubes have sides of equal lengths. What is the fastest way to measure the volume of a cube-shaped table?

A
measure one side with a ruler, and multiply that number by itself and then by π
B
measure one side with a ruler, and multiply that number by itself three times
C
measure the length, width, and height of the table, then multiply those numbers by π
D
measure the length, width, and height of the table, then multiply those numbers

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