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