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They are quite different things. The relationship between the two is: weight = mass x gravity.
For more information about the difference between the two, check the Wikipedia article on "Mass versus weight".
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Is the mass of body the same thing as the weight?
No. The weight is the mass times the acceleration. W=ma. The weight can be zero if the acceleration is zero, even if the mass is positive. Mass and weight are not the same thing.
Does gravity have the same effect on weight as it does on mass?
weight and mass are the same thing essentially. weight is a measurement of mass. so technically the answer to your question is yes
What data was used to determine if mass and weight is the same thing?
No proper data can be used to determine a falsehood, and since mass and weight are NOT the same thing there can be no such data.
How do you change weight to mass?
You don't they are the same thing.
Does the object on earth have the same mass as on the moon?
The most important thing is that mass is not the same as weight.Mass is the same everywhere in the universe; it refers to how much stuff a thing is made of.Weight is the measurement of gravity on an object. So when gravity changes, weight changes. However, mass will always stay the same.Weight will be less on the moon.Mass is the same no matter where the object is!
Do objects with a larger mass always have a larger weight?
yes, mass and weight are the same thing. mass is just the scientific name for weight.
Are weight and mass same thing?
Weight and mass are not the same thing. While weight referrers to the force applied by gravity over an object in relation to its mass and is measured in Newtons, mass is measured in Kilograms. The relation between these two measurements is:1kg = 9'8N
Are pounds mass?
Anything that can be weighed in pounds contains mass. But weight and mass are not the same thing.
Would a star have more mass or weight?
Mass and weight are the same thing. *Mass and weight are not the same thing. Mass is the measurement of matter within the object and weight is the force applied to the object from gravity. So, to answer your question a star would have much more mass than weight because there is very little gravity affecting the Sun.
Are mass and weight equal on earth?
Yes its the same thing.
Why are mass and weight the same thing?
they arent weight is how much air is pressuring down on you
What is a thing that weighs 2kgs when dry?
A kilogram is a measure of mass, not of weight. They are not the same thing!
What are the relations between mass and weight?
The relations between mass and weight are that mass shows how much an object contains. This is about the same thing as weight - how much an object contains.
Mass and weight of matter are the same thing. Is this true?
No. Weight is defined as the product of mass and gravitational acceleration.W = ma
True or false mass and weight of matter are the same thing?
FALSE. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter within an object. Weight is the force of gravity on a mass. To get weight from mass, multiply mass by the gravitational constant of whatever planet you are on. MASS IS NOT WEIGHT!!!
What measurement is used more often by scientists mass or weight?
they are the same thing.
On earth why are the words mass and weight often used to mean the same thing?
Because mass & weight are both used in a type of way of measurement of weighing an item. Because most people can't differentiate between two distinct scientific terms. Mass and weight are not the same thing.
Is mass and weight on an object the same thing?
Mass is the amount of matter and weight is the effect of gravity on the matter (or material). We use the same type of units for both of them such as pounds or kilograms and, in general, the mass of an object is the same as its weight based on the pull of gravity at the surface of the earth. On other planets or different altitudes, or in space, the weight will be differetn but the mass will still be the same.
How do you find the mass of an animal?
Basically by weighing it. Although mass is not the same as weight, if you know the weight and the gravity, you can calculate the mass.Basically by weighing it. Although mass is not the same as weight, if you know the weight and the gravity, you can calculate the mass.Basically by weighing it. Although mass is not the same as weight, if you know the weight and the gravity, you can calculate the mass.Basically by weighing it. Although mass is not the same as weight, if you know the weight and the gravity, you can calculate the mass.
Does mass and weight mean the same thing What does mass and weight in similar?
Mass and weight do not mean the same thing. Mass is how much matter is in an object, and is constant on any planet, with any gravitational pull. Mass is measured in Kilos and Grams or in Pounds or Ounces. Weight means how much gravity is affecting the mass of an object, and what the measure of the force is. Weight is measured in Newtons. Mass and weight are commonly mixed up because on Earth, mass is equal to weight, and pounds or kilos are more easy to read then newtons to the average Joe.
Are weight and mass he same thing?
No. The relationship is: weight = mass x gravity Mass causes both weight, and inertia. Weight is the force of attraction by gravity, and also depends on the gravitational field, not just on the mass. For more information, check the Wikipedia article "Mass versus weight".
The mass of a human in kilograms?
And what particular human are you referring to? Also, I am a bit rusty about this, are weight and mass the same thing?
Is Atomic Weight the Same as Atomic Mass Number?
Atomic weight and Atomic mass number mean the same thing. that is the combined weight of the protons and neutrons in an atoms nucleus as (electrons do no count towards atomic mass because they are too small)
Are mass and weight on the earth's surface the same thing?
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Is the atomic weight the same thing as the atomic mass?
Atomic mass is the mass of an atom Atomic weight is the average mass of an atom based on the abundance of different isotopes No, because mass and weight are two different things. Weight is gravitational pull, while mass is how much matter there is in an object.
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