Final Answer:
c. The mass will be lower than the weight
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Explanation:
Let’s look at what mass and weight mean.
Mass is how much “stuff” is in an object — like how many atoms it has. We measure it in kilograms (kg).
Weight is how heavy something feels because of gravity pulling it down. We measure it in Newtons (N).
On Earth, weight = mass × 10 (they gave you this rule!).
So if mass is 2 kg → weight = 2 × 10 = 20 N
That means 2 kg (mass) is less than 20 N (weight).
Same with 0.5 kg → 5 N → again, mass is smaller than weight.
Even when we go backwards:
If weight is 300 N → mass = 300 ÷ 10 = 30 kg → still, 30 kg < 300 N? No! Wait — 30 kg is NOT less than 300 N… but that’s because we’re comparing different things — kg vs N.
But here’s the trick: the numbers for mass (in kg) are always smaller than the numbers for weight (in N) on Earth, because you multiply mass by 10 to get weight.
So even though they’re different units, the number for mass is always smaller than the number for weight.
That’s why the correct answer is:
c. The mass will be lower than the weight
(We’re comparing the numbers, not the actual physical values.)
Also, option a is wrong because mass and weight are not the same thing — one is kg, one is N.
Option b says mass is higher — nope, mass number is smaller.
Option d says no link — but there IS a link: weight = mass × 10.
So c is the best choice.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mass versus weight worksheet.
