What is the Difference between Mass and Weight?
Mass | Weight |
Mass can never be zero. | Weight can be zero. As in space if no gravity acts upon an object, its weight becomes zero. |
Mass is a scalar quantity. It has magnitude. | Weight is a vector quantity. It has magnitude and is directed toward the center of the Earth or other gravity well. |
Mass is commonly measured in kilograms and grams. | Weight is commonly measured in Newtons. |
Mass doesn’t change according to location. | Weight varies according to location. |
The mass may be measured using an ordinary balance. | Weight is measured using a spring balance. |
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