| Mass | Weight |
|---|---|
| Definition: The amount of matter in an object, often measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g). | Definition: The force exerted on an object due to gravity. Measured in newtons (N). |
| Relation to gravity: Mass is a property of an object, independent of its location. | Relation to gravity: Weight depends on the mass of an object and the strength of the gravitational field it is in. |
| Units: kilograms (kg) or grams (g) | Units: Newtons (N) |
| Determination: Mass can be determined using a balance. | Determination: Weight can be determined using a scale. |
| Examples: A block of wood has a mass of 2 kilograms, a bag of sugar has a mass of 1 kilogram. | Examples: The weight of a 2 kilogram block of wood is 19.6 newtons on Earth. The weight of a 1 kilogram bag of sugar is 9.8 newtons on Earth. |