Difference between mass and weight

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Posted by Mohammed Azhar Uddin 6 years, 4 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 6 years, 4 months ago
| Meaning | Mass refers to the quantity of matter contained in a body. | Weight implies the force acted upon the object due to the pull of gravity. |
| What is it? | It is the measure of inertia. | It is the measure of force. |
| Location | It remains same, irrespective of the location. | It varies as per the location. |
| Physical Quantity | Scalar Quantity | Vector Quantity |
| Zero | It can never be zero. | When no gravity acts upon the body, it can be zero. |
| SI unit | Kilogram | Newtons |
| Measurement | Ordinary balance is used in measurement. | Spring balance is used in measurement. |
Varsha Bhati 6 years, 4 months ago
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