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Why is mass a
better unit for measuring matter than weight?

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Answer:

Mass directly measures the amount of matter present and remains the same no matter where it's measured

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight is a force rather than a measure of the amount of matter something contains. The same amount of matter can have different weights depending on where it is. Ultimately, mass is a more reliable unit.

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