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I have a question for homework and it says I have to illustrate the difference between mass and weight, I am totally confused and don't no what the difference is, can anyone help?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. In other words, mass is a property of an object and remains the same regardless of its location, while weight can vary depending on the strength of gravity in different locations.
Mass is typically measured using a balance or scale, while weight is measured using a spring scale or a scale calibrated to measure in units of force (such as pounds or newtons).
Objects can have different mass and weight because mass is a fundamental property of an object, while weight is dependent on the strength of gravity. Therefore, objects with the same mass can have different weights on different planets or in different locations with varying levels of gravity.
No, the mass of an object does not change depending on its location. Mass is an intrinsic property of an object and remains the same regardless of its location.
Yes, an object can have mass but no weight if it is in a location with zero gravity. Mass is a fundamental property of an object, but weight is dependent on the strength of gravity and will only be present if there is a gravitational force acting on the object.