what is the difference between mass and weight
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Answer:
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.
Explanation:
Properties of mass
★Mass is the quantity of matter possessed by a body.
★It is a scalar quantity, which has magnitude only.
★Its unit is kilogram (kg).
★It is not changed by changing the position.
★It is calculated by the formula: m=w/g
★It is measured by physical balance, beam balance, electronic balance, etc.
Properties of weight
★Weight is the gravitational force by which earth attracts towards it.
★It is a vector quantity, which means that it has magnitude and direction.
★Its unit is newton (N).
★It is changed by changing the position.
★It is calculated by the formula: w=mg
★It is measured by a spring balance.