Topic: Grade 7 Date:
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Objective: To explore the difference between mass and weight using objects of different
materials.
Materials:
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Step 1: Measuring Mass
Use the digital scale to measure the mass of each object and record it in the table below.
Object Material Mass (g)
Object 1
Object 2
Object 3
Object 4
Object 5
Step 2: Dropping the Objects
Hold each object at a fixed height (e.g., 1.5 meters).
Drop the object and observe how it falls.
If using a stopwatch, record the time taken to reach the ground.
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Fill in the table below.
Object Material Did it fall quickly or slowly? Time taken (if measured)
Object 1
Object 2
Object 3
Object 4
Object 5
Step 3: Analyze & Answer
Does the mass of an object affect how fast it falls? Why or why not?
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Which object fell the slowest? Why do you think that happened?
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Which object fell the fastest? Why?
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What would happen if we dropped these objects on the Moon?
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