Interpretation : The difference between mass and weight is to be determined.
Concept Introduction : Mass is a measure used to quantify an object in comparison to that standard mass of 1 kilogram. Weight is a force that determines how much gravity is pulling on a particular mass.
Answer to Problem 30LC
The difference between mass and weight is listed below:
- Mass is the measure of the amount of matter while weight is the measure of force.
- Mass remains constant but weight depends on the place of the object.
- There is a situation where the weight goes weightless but mass can’t be massless.
Explanation of Solution
Mass is a measure used to quantify an object in comparison to that standard mass of 1 kilogram. The kilogram is the base SI unit of mass.
The quantity of 1 L of liquid water at
Weight is a force that determines how much gravity is pulling on a particular mass.
It is a measure of force. An object's placement can affect its weight.
The difference between mass and weight is listed below:
- Mass is the measure of the amount of matter while weight is the measure of force.
- Mass remains constant but weight depends on the place of the object.
- There is a situation where the weight goes weightless but mass can’t be massless.
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