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Why might scientists measure the mass of an object rather than the weight of an object

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Because unlike its weight, an objects mass will not change if the force of gravity changes. ... The measurement of how much mass there is an a given volume.

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Weight is dependant on gravity (changes depending on planet) where as mass is the same on every planet.
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