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    Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms, while weight is the gravitational force acting on an object, measured in Newtons. Weight is calculated using the formula W=mg, where m is the mass in kilograms, g is the gravitational field strength in Newtons per kilogram, which varies in different locations. This section discusses the difference between mass and weight, and how weight is calculated using an object's mass and the local gravitational field.

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    Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms, while weight is the gravitational force acting on an object, measured in Newtons. Weight is calculated using the formula W=mg, where m is the mass in kilograms, g is the gravitational field strength in Newtons per kilogram, which varies in different locations. This section discusses the difference between mass and weight, and how weight is calculated using an object's mass and the local gravitational field.

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    Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms, while weight is the gravitational force acting on an object, measured in Newtons. Weight is calculated using the formula W=mg, where m is the mass in kilograms, g is the gravitational field strength in Newtons per kilogram, which varies in different locations. This section discusses the difference between mass and weight, and how weight is calculated using an object's mass and the local gravitational field.

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    Unit 4 – Mass, Weight and Density

    4.2 – Relationship between Mass and Weight

    This section covers the following syllabus (Physics 5059) requirements.

     The weight W of an object of mass m is given by:

    W = mg

    where

    W = weight (in N)
    m = mass (in kg)
    g = gravitational field strength (in N/kg)

    mass, 3 kg

    gravitational
    force, weight
    = 30 N
    gravitational
    field strength,
    g = 10 N/kg

    Earth

    Difference between Mass and Weight

    Mass Weight
    It is the amount of matter in an object. It is the gravitational force acting on an object.
    SI unit is kilogram (kg). SI unit is Newton (N).
    It is a scalar (does not have a direction). It is a vector (has a direction).
    It is constant everywhere. It varies from place to place.
    It is measured with a beam balance or
    It is measured with a spring balance.
    electronic balance.

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