| Mass | Weight |
|---|---|
| It is a measure of the quantity of matter contained in the body, at rest. | It is the force with which the earth attracts a body. |
| It is a scalar quantity. | It is a vector quantity. |
| It’s S.I. unit is kg. | It’s S.I. unit is newton (N). |
| It is measured by a physical balance. | It is measured by a spring balance which is calibrated to read in newton. |
| It is a constant for a body and does not change with the change in place. | It is not constant for a body, but varies from place to place due to the change in the value of g. |
Question
Distinguish between mass and weight.
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