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Weight is basically the measure of the amount of gravitational force on an object. Mas is the amount of matter an object contains. People often confuse thses terms by thinking that mas equals weight. A way to think of the difference is that mass never changes, but gravity changes from planet to planet.
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∙ 7y agoI guess it is largely because 'pound' can used both for a mass and a weight. In the SI system mass and force are called different names. Thus a mass of 1 kg in the earth's gravity produces a down force of 9.81 Newtons, because the acceleration due to gravity is 9.81 m/sec2, therefore a force of 9.81 Newtons must be applied to hold it up, and this is its weight. In the foot pound system the force required to hold up a 1 lb object is 1 pound.force (lbf). These two forces have the same dimensions and 1 lbf = 4.448 Newtons. I h8 Newtons I think.
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∙ 11y agoBecause we are gravity bound. We don't have experience of matter independent of gravity. So weight is the concept that holds sway over our thinking.
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Is the Earth the same weight even with 6.5 billion people?
Yes. All the mass that makes up all the people on Earth came from Earth and is a part of it.
Are air is weightless?
Air has weight because it is made up of molecules of matter and all matter has weight and mass.
Are people made up of matter Do they have mass?
yes, people are made of matter. people have mass because we take up space.
Why can an object have the same mass on different planets but its weight could be different?
Mass takes up space, so it will take up the same amount no matter where you are. Weight is dependent on the force of gravity pushing you to the ground. With different forces of gravity on each planet your weight will differ.
Which two subatomic particles make up the atomic weight of an atom of an element?
The protons and the neutrons make up the atomic weight of an atom of an element, they have roughly the same mass and electrons have so little mass that they're negligible.
Does mass and weight mean the same thing What does mass and weight in similar?
Mass and weight are similar because they are directly proportional to one another. Mass is the measure of matter within an object, and weight is the force with which gravity pulls down on that mass. If the mass is great, the force pulling on it is great.
What is the meaning of Massed?
Mass is the amount of material in an object. Mass has weight, volume, takes up space, and is measurable.
What is the amount of space that a gas takes up is?
volume not mass. mass is the amount of matter in the object. dont get it mixed up!
Which components make up your body what components make up your body?
muscle mass, fat mass, water weight, and bone weight
How are mass and weight the same?
no weight is heavy and mass takes up room like area
How do weight and mass differ from each other?
Weight is how heavy something is and mass is how much space something takes up.
How come weight varies but your mass stays the same?
your weight can change because of gravity but your mass has nothing to do with gravity it is the amount of matter that is in or makes up an object, just picture this you have a empty folder, it has mass and weight, then you put something in it the weight changes but the mass, or amount of matter that makes up the folder, has not changed
How does weight relate to gravity and mass?
weight is the force of gravity on an object, and mass is the volume o space it takes up, independent of the gravitational pull.
What will increase when you grow up?
height mass and weight
What will happen of your mass if you go up to moon?
Nothing. Your mass isn't affected by gravity. Your weight changes though. Your weight in earth/6= your weight in moon
What is mass and matter?
mass is known the weight but matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. mass is a property of matter.
How does gravity affect the weight of matter?
It's a very direct relationship; weight is caused by gravity. weight = mass x gravity Therefor, if gravity goes up and mass stays constant weight, goes up. And the reverse is true if gravity goes down and mass stays constant, weight goes down.
