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How is mass different from weight? What is the metric unit for weight?

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Mass is a property that is related to every object, it measures the amount of matter in a body, and it's usually measured in kilograms or grams.

Weight, on the other hand, is a force, that is created by a gravity acceleration acting on a body. The metric unit used for the weight force is Newtons.

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