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Question Question 1
What are the differences between the mass of an object and its weight?
Differences between the mass of an object and its weight:
| Mass | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mass is the quantity of matter contained in the body. | Weight of an object is the force with which it is attracted towards the earth (or force of gravity acting on the body). |
| It is the measure of inertia of the body. | It is the measure of gravity. |
| It only has magnitude. | It has magnitude as well as direction. |
| Mass is a constant quantity. | Weight is not a constant quantity. It is different at different places. |
| Its SI unit is kilogram (kg). | Its SI unit is Newton (N). |