Question
Write the differences between mass and weight of an object.
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Answer
Mass | Weight | |
1. | The mass of an object is the quantity of matter contained in it. | The weight of an object is the force with which it is attracted towards the centre of the earth. |
2. | SI unit of mass is kilogram (kg). | SI unit of mass is newton (N). |
3. | The mass of an object is constant. | The weight of an object is not constant. It changes with the change in acceleration due to gravity. |
4. | The mass of an object can never be zero. | The weight of an object can be zero. |
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