Science · Measuring forces

Mass and weight

One pointer. Two scales. Two different units.

Read at the pointerBLUE METER
A clear tube force meterA metal loop holds a clear tube containing a spring. The pointer lines up with a grams scale and a newtons scale. A metal hook holds the object. gN Pencil case Eye level PointerRead across. Hold the loopClear tubeMetal hook

Read both scales

Follow the pointer across. Read the mass on the g scale and the weight on the N scale.

Mass · grams150 gRead the g scale
Weight · newtons1.5 NRead the N scale
Choose an example object

Example masses only. Measure your own classroom objects.

Each space between marks = 25 g or 0.25 N.

Mass → gThe amount of matter in an object.
Weight → NThe force of gravity pulling on it.
Same headings as your book

Our example results

ObjectMass (g)Weight (N)
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