illustrating difference of mass and weight

[cam875]

I have a question for homework and it says I have to illustrate the difference between mass and weight, im totally confused and dont no what the difference is, can anyone help?

thanks in advance.

[olgranpappy]

look up "mass" and "weight" in the index of your textbook.

[mathman]

A simple example is you. Your mass is the same no matter where you are, but your weight will change depending on your location (earth, moon, space station).