Define Mass: Travels Through Time?

In summary, mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is different from weight. It is typically measured in kilograms using a balance or scale, but can also be measured in smaller units. Mass is directly related to inertia, meaning that objects with a larger mass have a greater resistance to changes in motion. According to the law of conservation of mass, mass cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system. It only be transferred or converted into other forms of energy. The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational force due to its influence on the equation for calculating gravitational force.
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Would it be misleading (to myself) to define mass as that which (insert a group of words like interacts with/experiences/ travels through/ is affected by/...your preference) time? That seems more useful than "that which warps spacetime."
 
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Both of those definitions would be misleading.
 
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I agree with Orodruin, both would be misleading.

Is there a particular standard definition of mass that you are having trouble understanding?
 

What is the concept of mass?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is often confused with weight, but mass is a fundamental property of an object and does not change with location or gravitational force.

How is mass measured?

Mass is typically measured in kilograms (kg) using a balance or scale. In scientific experiments, mass can also be measured in grams (g) or even smaller units such as milligrams (mg) or micrograms (μg).

What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. Mass is directly related to inertia, meaning that objects with a larger mass have a greater resistance to changes in motion.

Can mass be created or destroyed?

No, according to the law of conservation of mass, mass cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system. It can only be transferred or converted into other forms of energy.

How does mass affect gravitational force?

The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational force. This is because mass is a factor in the equation for calculating gravitational force, along with distance and the universal gravitational constant.

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