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Does mass and weight mean the same thing What does mass and weight in similar?
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∙ 13y ago
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.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoMass 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.
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What does matter mean?
matter is anything that occupies space and has mass and weight
Is it true that the weight of a substance is defined as its mass divided by its volume?
This is false. For most practical purposes, ie 'on planet Earth,' the terms 'mass' and 'weight' mean the same thing. Off-planet, mass just equals mass, as weight is a function of gravity.
How to calculate weight of Expandable Polystyrene Thermocol if density is given?
density= mass/ volume (if you want the weight then you have to multiply the mass by 9.8, however I am sure that you mean the mass. Mass= kg, Weight= Newtons)
Does mass mean the same as gravity?
no gravity is a force mass is the same as weight
What does weight mean?
It could be said that it is how much force is gravity putting on the object, weight is related to mass and gravity, such that : weight = mass x gravity It is a common mistake thinking that weight is same as mass, mass is the amount of quantity in an object, and doesn't vary according to position as weight does. It means that you put fat on
Do mass and weight mean the same thing?
No
What does mass mean in the scientific form?
Every thing that carries weight and surrounds space is called mass.
What does mass mean in scientific form?
Every thing that carries weight and surrounds space is called mass.
What does matter mean?
matter is anything that occupies space and has mass and weight
Is it true that the weight of a substance is defined as its mass divided by its volume?
This is false. For most practical purposes, ie 'on planet Earth,' the terms 'mass' and 'weight' mean the same thing. Off-planet, mass just equals mass, as weight is a function of gravity.
In mass and weight what is less than one?
Mass is the amount of matter. Weight had to do with gravity. Weitht is the force of gravity on mass. Some times we use gravity to measure mass such as a spring scale. That does not mean that gravity and mass are the same thing.
Do mass and weight mean the same?
No
How is property and mass the same thing?
Mass is a property of matter but mass is not the only property of matter. Mass and property do not mean the same thing any more than Ford and car mean the same thing.
How to calculate weight of Expandable Polystyrene Thermocol if density is given?
density= mass/ volume (if you want the weight then you have to multiply the mass by 9.8, however I am sure that you mean the mass. Mass= kg, Weight= Newtons)
Does mass mean the same as gravity?
no gravity is a force mass is the same as weight
What mass is listed in the periodic table?
Atomic weight, which is the mean relative mass and is dimensionless.
What is the mass of a Jeep Wrangler?
If by mass you mean weight, in a 1997 it is approximately 3,300 pounds.
