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What are the differences between the mass of an object and its... - Science
Question
What are the differences between the mass of an object and its weight?
Answer
Difference between mass and weight:
| Mass | Weight |
| It is the quantity of matter contained in an object. | It is the force with which the earth attracts an object. |
| It remains the same everywhere (constant). | It changes from place to place (depends on 'g'). |
| It is a scalar quantity (has only magnitude). | It is a vector quantity (has magnitude and direction). |
| Its SI unit is kilogram (kg). | Its SI unit is Newton (N). |
| It can never be zero. | It can be zero (e.g., in space or at the center of the earth). |
| It is measured by a beam balance. | It is measured by a spring balance. |