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What are the similarities between mass and weight?

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Mass is the measurement of how much space an object takes up, and weight is the measurement of the pull of gravity on an object. Scientists measure both mass and weight with the use of balances and scales. read more

Mass is measured in grams, and weight is measured in Newtons. Another difference is that mass is measured on a triple beam balance scale and weight is measured on a spring scale. There are also many similarities between mass and weight. read more

Mass is the amount of matter present in a body while weight is a measure of how strongly gravity pulls on that matter. Mass is an intrinsic property of the body and remains the same wherever the body might be. read more

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