for an object to lose weight but at the same time not lose mass? explain.
2006-10-05 15:43:57 · 13 answers · asked by techline210 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Sure. What does an astronaut weigh when he's in the space station?
2006-10-05 15:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by bugnscout 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must first establish a constant to do all measurements. In space there is no gravity to force your mass down on a weighing device, So lets say we stay on earth with a constant gravitational force. I say no if gravity remains constant.
Sometimes mass is confused with weight. Weight is a measure of mass based on how much gravity there is.
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OXYGEN --
If you added another oxygen atom, you would make hydrogen peroxide. Its molecules would not be water anymore. Changing states of matter is about changing densities, pressures, and temperatures. The basic chemical structure does not change.
Even though matter can be found all over the universe, you usually find it in just a few forms. As of 1995, scientists have identified five states of matter. They may discover one more by the time you get old.
2006-10-05 23:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by Any Key! Push Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to the moon. Or even easier, go atop a very high mountain.
Weight is based on gravity. Mass is the amount of matter in the object.
2006-10-05 22:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by captn_carrot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes there is the factor of gravity OTHER than the space person example . here is a more "practical" ex. EX: a piece of wood sits in water. eventually it will soak up some water this will add weight to the wood. yet wood will hav same mass
2006-10-05 22:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by Old Green Eyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, in low gravity environments an object weighs less, but retains the same mass
2006-10-05 22:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Finite 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i remember hearing that it was possible to lose weight but not mass. you lose weight because weight is the pull of gravity on your body... you cant lose mass.... or maybe it was matter..... not mass....
2006-10-05 22:50:02 · answer #6 · answered by UNCBballGirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Take a human for example. You are really athletic, and have a small percentage of body fat. Fat weighs less then muscle. If you stop working out, but eat really healthy, your muscle could turn into fat. You could still be the same size, but weigh less.
2006-10-05 22:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by Liz♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, of course it is. How much do astronauts weigh in space?
2006-10-05 22:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes sir e bob... They'll tell you all about it..
2006-10-05 22:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by idontknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gas will do that won't it?
2006-10-05 22:45:55 · answer #10 · answered by John16 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋