Question

7.a) Difference between mass and weight. explain 5mark

Answer 1

Explanation:

The main differences are-

1. Weight is force while mass is amount of quantity
2. Being force, weight depends on the gravitational field at a place while mass is independent
3. Weighing machine measures mass while weight is measured by spring balance
4. Unit of weight is Newton ( N) while that of mass is Kg
5. Eg. If a body has a mass of 2Kg on earth..it will be same on moon. But if it's weight is 24 N on earth, it will become 4 N on moon