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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the difference between weight and mass? 1)There is no true difference between the two. 2)Mass is measured by the amount of material in an object, weight is measured by applying a known force to an object. 3)Mass is force times acceleration, weight is mass times acceleration. 4)Mass never changes regardless of location, whereas weight does change. I need another opinion my answer is 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

correct answer is second one.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

w=mg so weight is a force (N) and mass is how much a substance weighs (kg)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you !

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