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Weight and mass are very similar. The difference? Mass is the amount of matter an object has, while weight is the effect of gravity on mass. This is why your weight would be different on the moon, because the gravity is different. Mass would remain the same on the moon as it is on the Earth.

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Why do objects with more mass have greater weight?

weight is the effect of gravity acting on mass,the greater the mass the greater the effect on gravity will have on it therefore the greater the weight. eg. if the mass is 50kg and gravity is 10N the the weight is 500N,if the mass increases to 100kg the the weight would increase to 1000N


Which has greater mass a two inch feather or a one inch eraser?

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its weight. The greater the weight of an object, the more difficult it would be to lift it. So ask yourself this question: which object is more difficult to lift, an eraser or a car?


Why would someone who weighs more lose weight faster than someone who weighs less but consumes the same number of calories per day?

Because a big person has more cells, that need all together more energy to function. Therefore the energy intake for a big person, who only wants to keep tatus quo, is greater. If that person wants to loose weight and consumes less calories, then the body will burn fat, and more for this person , as the big person has more cells crying out for food...


Why it is difficult to lift a large stone on the surface of the earth but easy to lift a smaller one?

Large stone has more mass compare to a small one. And mass is directly proportional to weight where 'g' is constant for every object on earth. As a result larger stone has more weight than that of smaller. That's why it is difficult to lift larger stone on the surface of the earth but easier to lift a smaller one.


Example of mass in daily life?

Every object has mass. You, plants, rocks, homes, etc. Mass is similar to weight, but the mass of an object does not change as weight would. Weight is based on mass and the gravitational pull, so if the gravitational pull changes so will your weight. You can find more information here: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mass.html

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Why do objects with more mass have greater weight?

weight is the effect of gravity acting on mass,the greater the mass the greater the effect on gravity will have on it therefore the greater the weight. eg. if the mass is 50kg and gravity is 10N the the weight is 500N,if the mass increases to 100kg the the weight would increase to 1000N


Why do objects with more have greater weight?

weight is the effect of gravity acting on mass,the greater the mass the greater the effect on gravity will have on it therefore the greater the weight. eg. if the mass is 50kg and gravity is 10N the the weight is 500N,if the mass increases to 100kg the the weight would increase to 1000N


Why do objects with more mass have a greater weight?

The weight of an object is the result of the force of gravity acting on its mass. Objects with more mass have a greater amount of matter, which means there is a stronger gravitational force pulling on them, resulting in a greater weight.


Why is it harder to stop a four person bobsled than three person bobsled?

A four-person bobsled has more mass and weight, so it carries more momentum and is harder to stop than a three-person bobsled. The additional person adds more weight, making it more difficult to slow down or stop the bobsled due to increased inertia.


How would your weight change on the surface of an earth sized planet whose mass was greater the earths Why.?

Your weight is directly proportional to the mass and gravity of the planet, if the planet has a greater gravity and mass, you will weigh more.


Which has greater mass a two inch feather or a one inch eraser?

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its weight. The greater the weight of an object, the more difficult it would be to lift it. So ask yourself this question: which object is more difficult to lift, an eraser or a car?


How would your weight change on the surface of an earth sized planet whose mass was greater than earth why?

Your weight is directly proportional to the mass and gravity of the planet, if the planet has a greater gravity and mass, you will weigh more.


How would your change on the surface of an earth sized planet whose mass is greater than earth's?

You'r weight would be greater because the more mass the greater the gravitational pull which is what causes weight in the first place


Why do objects with more mass weigh more than objects with less mass?

Objects with more mass weigh more because weight is directly proportional to mass. The gravitational force acting on an object is stronger when the object has more mass, resulting in a greater weight measurement.


Does a dieting person more accurately lose mass or lose weight?

A dieting person loses weight.


How does the mass of an object relate to its weight?

The mass of an object never changes, the weight of an object changes depending on the gravitational force (or which planet you're on). So on earth, the gravitational field strength is 10, so if your mass is 50kg, your weight is 500N


Why is weight different from mass?

Well mass is different from weight in one major way. Mass is how easily something can lift more than weight being how heavy an object is. For example a balloon has mass, but a person carries weight.