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how to measure weight?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Weight is measured with different types of balances; in the SI system the unit is kilogram (also used multiples).

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Unfortunately, the original answer is incorrect.

'Weight' is a force due to gravity and, therefore, is measured in newtons in SI . Weight is measured using a spring balance, calibrated in newtons. Because weight is affected by gravity, an object of given mass will have a different weight, according to where it is measured.

'Mass', on the other hand, is measured in kilograms in SI. Mass is measured by comparing an object of unknown mass with a known mass, using a scales balance. A scales balance cancels out the effect of gravity.

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