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Yes, a small object can have more mass than a larger object if the small object is made of a denser material. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while size is a measure of the space it occupies. So, a small object made of a dense material, such as lead, can have more mass than a larger object made of a less dense material, such as styrofoam.

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Does a small object always have less mass than a larger object?

Not necessarily. The size of an object is not directly proportional to its mass. For example, a small object made of dense material could have more mass than a larger object made of less dense material.


How can and object with little mass be denser than an object with more mass?

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. An object with little mass but a very small volume can still have a high density because density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. Conversely, an object with more mass but a larger volume might have a lower density because the mass is spread out over a larger area.


Would an object with a larger mass have more kinetic energy than an object with a smaller mass?

Yes, an object with a larger mass would have more kinetic energy than an object with a smaller mass if they are moving at the same speed. Kinetic energy is directly proportional to mass and speed, so a larger mass would contribute to a greater amount of kinetic energy, assuming the speed is constant.


Can something small have more thermal energy than something big?

Yes, a small object can have more thermal energy than a larger object if it has a higher temperature. Thermal energy is directly proportional to temperature, so even though the larger object has more mass, the smaller object could have a higher temperature and therefore more thermal energy.


What can you infer about the volume of the object imagined with a greater mass?

If an object has a greater mass, it is likely to occupy a larger volume as mass and volume are directly related. Objects with greater mass typically have more matter, which requires more space, leading to a larger volume.

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Does a small object always have less mass than a larger object?

Not necessarily. The size of an object is not directly proportional to its mass. For example, a small object made of dense material could have more mass than a larger object made of less dense material.


How can and object with little mass be denser than an object with more mass?

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. An object with little mass but a very small volume can still have a high density because density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. Conversely, an object with more mass but a larger volume might have a lower density because the mass is spread out over a larger area.


Does the density of an object depend on its size?

The density of an object is directly correlated with the amount of mass contained in the object. For example, a small object containing a large amount of mass has more density than a larger object with a smaller amount of mass.


Do larger object weighs more than smaller object?

Not necessarily. Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, so it depends on the mass of the object. A larger object may weigh more than a smaller object if it has more mass, but size alone does not determine weight.


Would an object with a larger mass have more kinetic energy than an object with a smaller mass?

Yes, an object with a larger mass would have more kinetic energy than an object with a smaller mass if they are moving at the same speed. Kinetic energy is directly proportional to mass and speed, so a larger mass would contribute to a greater amount of kinetic energy, assuming the speed is constant.


Can something small have more thermal energy than something big?

Yes, a small object can have more thermal energy than a larger object if it has a higher temperature. Thermal energy is directly proportional to temperature, so even though the larger object has more mass, the smaller object could have a higher temperature and therefore more thermal energy.


Does a large object always have a greater mass than a small object?

Yes , because a large object takes up more space than a smaller object larger object has more space inside it. It will depend on if the ball is flat.


Which has more kinetic energy- A small object or a large object moving at the speed of 25 mph?

The large object moving at 25 mph would have more kinetic energy compared to the small object, assuming they have the same mass. Kinetic energy is dependent on both mass and velocity, so in this case, the larger object would have more kinetic energy due to its greater mass.


What can you infer about the volume of the object imagined with a greater mass?

If an object has a greater mass, it is likely to occupy a larger volume as mass and volume are directly related. Objects with greater mass typically have more matter, which requires more space, leading to a larger volume.


If the mass is larger is the inertia larger or smaller?

If the mass is larger, the inertia is larger as well. Inertia is the property of an object that resists changes in its state of motion, and it is directly proportional to mass. Therefore, an increase in mass results in an increase in inertia, making it more difficult to change the object's motion.


Can a small object have more density than a large object?

Yes, a small object can have more density than a large object if the small object has more mass compared to its volume. Density is calculated as mass per unit volume, so an object with greater mass and smaller volume will have higher density.


How does the mass an object affect it acceleration?

When an object is falling in a gravity field, its mass does not affect its acceleration. If under the influence of friction then it takes more energy to accelerate it the larger mass it has, here on Earth. The larger the mass the more potential it has to do work if it is above the surface of the earth than a smaller mass. But in turn, to get it to the higher point more work must be done for a larger mass than a smaller mass.