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Objective 09/17/12. Apply mass measurement to solve the CSI case. Intro. Pick up Weekly Worksheet from back table: What is the definition of ‘mass’? New Grades posted on the Student Wall. Mass. Case file page: 05. Mass. What is Mass?.
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Objective 09/17/12 Apply mass measurement to solve the CSI case. Intro • Pick up Weekly Worksheet from back table: • What is the definition of ‘mass’? • New Grades posted on the Student Wall.
Mass Case file page: 05
Mass • What is Mass? • The measure of how muchmatter something contains. • Mass IS NOT Weight • Weight measures the force of gravity on something
Mass • Grams Grams Grams Grams Grams Grams Grams • Triple Beam Balance • Base unit for mass • Measures small objects • Ex: pencils, quarters • The tool used to measure mass in lab
Mass • How much is a gram? How much is a gram? How much is a gram? How much is a gram? • How many pounds are in a kilogram? • 1 penny = about 2 ½ grams • 1 kilogram = about 2 ½ pounds
Mass • Summary: The base unit for measuring mass in the metric system is the gram. One penny equals about 2 ½ grams. Grams are measured with a tool called the Triple Beam Balance.
Objective 09/17/12 Apply mass measurement to solving the CSI case. Outro Put in order from HEAVIEST to LIGHTEST: kilogram, milligram, gram, centigram.