Grade 2 science · A.16 · Matter
Compare mass
Mass is how much matter an object has. Heavier things push down on a balance scale.
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Felix wonders: Which bag has greater mass? One holds sand, the other holds paper clips.
- They both have equal mass
- The bag with paper clips
- The bag with sand (right)
Ines and Ana each put a cup of water on a balance. One cup is full, one is half-full. Which has more mass?
- The half cup
- Both have same mass
- The full cup (right)
Maya and Kai each place a toy block on one side of a scale. One is red, one is blue. Which has more mass?
- They both have the same mass (right)
- The blue block
- One is made of wood so it's heavier
Tip: Mass is how much matter an object has. Heavier things push down on a balance scale.
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