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Differences between mass and weight​

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity on the object.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Mass : -

1. It is the amount of mass present in an object.

2. SI unit : Kilograms ( kg )

3. Relation between Mass and Weight is W = mg.

Weight : -

1. It is the force with which it is attracted towards the centre of the earth.

2. SI unit : Newton ( N )

3. Relation between Mass and Weight is W = mg.

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