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Mass vs. Weight: Key Differences Explained

Mass refers to the quantity of matter in an object, which remains constant regardless of location. Weight is the force of gravity pulling on an object, so it can change depending on location. Some key differences are that mass is measured in kilograms using devices like lever balances, while weight is measured in Newtons using spring or compression balances.

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Mass vs. Weight: Key Differences Explained

Mass refers to the quantity of matter in an object, which remains constant regardless of location. Weight is the force of gravity pulling on an object, so it can change depending on location. Some key differences are that mass is measured in kilograms using devices like lever balances, while weight is measured in Newtons using spring or compression balances.

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5 THE CONCEPT OF MASS


1.5 THE CONCEPT OF MASS

WEIGHT MASS

The Earth pulls all objects to Mass : quantity of matter


its centre. contained in the object.
This pull is called the force of Mass of an object is constant
gravity or gravitational force. everywhere.
Weight: the pull of the Earth It is because the quantity of
on an object. matter in an object is the same
The weight of an object can wherever the object is.
change depends on the Measure using: lever balance,
gravitational force. beam balance, electronic
Measured using: spring balance
balance, compression balance SI unit: kilogram (kg)
SI unit: Newton (N)
1.5 THE CONCEPT OF MASS
1.5 THE CONCEPT OF MASS
The weight of an object having WEIGHT MASS
a mass of 1kg is 10N
( 1kg=10N)
The pull of the quantity of
Earth on an matter
object. contained in the
object.
change depends constant
DIFFERENCES on the everywhere.
BETWEEN gravitational
WEIGHT & MASS force.
SI unit: SI unit:
Newton kilogram (kg)

Measured with Measured with


a spring balance a lever balance,
& compression beam balance &
balance electronic
balance
1.5 THE CONCEPT OF MASS

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