distinguish between mass and weight
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There is a basic difference, because mass is the actual amount of material contained in a body and is measured in kg, gm, etc. Whereas weight is the force exerted by the gravity on that object mg. Note that mass is independent of everything but weight is different on the earth, moon, etc.
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MASS :
Mass is a property of matter. The mass of an object is the same everywhere.
Mass can never be zero.
Mass does not change according to location.
Mass is a scalar quantity. It has magnitude.
Mass may be measured using an ordinary balance.
Mass usually is measured in grams and kilograms.
WEIGHT :
Weight depends on the effect of gravity. Weight varies according to location.
Weight can be zero if no gravity acts upon an object, as in space.
Weight increases or decreases with higher or lower gravity.
Weight is a vector quantity. It has magnitude and is directed toward the center of the Earth or other gravity well.
Weight is measured using a spring balance.
Weight often is measured in newtons, a unit of force.
Mass is a property of matter. The mass of an object is the same everywhere.
Mass can never be zero.
Mass does not change according to location.
Mass is a scalar quantity. It has magnitude.
Mass may be measured using an ordinary balance.
Mass usually is measured in grams and kilograms.
WEIGHT :
Weight depends on the effect of gravity. Weight varies according to location.
Weight can be zero if no gravity acts upon an object, as in space.
Weight increases or decreases with higher or lower gravity.
Weight is a vector quantity. It has magnitude and is directed toward the center of the Earth or other gravity well.
Weight is measured using a spring balance.
Weight often is measured in newtons, a unit of force.
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