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Math glossary · Canada

Mass

The amount of matter in an object.

Mass is measured in grams and kilograms. In everyday use people often call it weight, but weight is the pull of gravity on mass.

Example: A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram. A litre of water has a mass of about 1 kilogram.

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Related words

  • Perimeter: The distance all the way around the outside of a shape.
  • Area: How much flat space a shape covers.
  • Volume: How much space a solid object takes up.
  • Capacity: How much a container can hold.

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