Instructional Video

The Difference Between Mass and Weight

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Why is it difficult to push a car? The video, produced by Veritasium, challenges people to answer this question scientifically. Then, a discussion of weight versus mass follows. Finally, it presents an answer and explanation highlighting the difference between mass and weight.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the role of friction in the given scenario
  • Relate the video to Newton's Laws of Motion
Classroom Considerations
  • Works well in a traditional or flipped classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Requires very little time
  • Encourages thinking through a question before learning the answer
Cons
  • None