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How is mass measured? What are standard units used to measure mass?

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The basic SI unit of mass is the kilogram(kg). In physics mass is not the same as weight even though mass is determine by measuring the object's weight using spring scale rather than balance scale comparing it directly with known masses..

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Answer: Mass in an object is often weighed on a scale. The standard units used to measure mass are the grams (g) and kilogram (kg).

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