What is the main difference between weight and mass?

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mass is the actual amount of the material in a body whereas weight is the force exerted by gravity on the object

GlobalJim answered Jan 24, 2018

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weight is dependent on gravity while mass is not

Pritom answered Jan 27, 2018

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