What is the difference between weight and mass? and list examples of each?

Answer 1

Weight is mass * gravity. Mass is the same no matter where you are.

Answer 2

Three facts to use to differentiate between Mass vs Weight:

1) Mass is a measurement of the amount of matter something contains, while Weight is the measurement of the pull of gravity on an object.

2) Mass is measured in terms of kilograms (kg) whereas weight is measured in terms of Newtons (N).

3) The Mass of an object doesn't change when an object's location changes. Weight, on the otherhand does change with location.

The weight of an object is the measurement of the force of gravity on that object. You weigh something on a scale, according to the force that the Earth pulls it down. Thus the weight is actually the force of gravity on that object:

Weight = mg

For example,
A persons mass is 70kg, but his weight on Earth is 70kg x 9.8 = 686N (assuming g = 9.8 m/s2)

Answer 3

Mass is the amount of matter in a given amount of space. Weight is that in relation to gravity. Think of it like this:if you went to the moon, your weight would change, because the gravity is different. The mass, however, would not change, because you have the same amount everywhere you go. (an exception is when your body is growing, then, the mass changes constantly)

Answer 4

well the difference is mass is the amount of matter in something, while weight is the measure of gravity pulling on you.

for example, if you went to the moon your mass would be the same, but your weight wouldn't. the stuff in your body doesn't change (mass). but your weight does because of lower gravity on the moon.

Answer 5

If you can handle a mile on flat surfaces try a park with hilly trails and if you are on a treadmill the best way to go is to increase the incline. Keep up the mile or a certian amount of time and increase the speed and or inclines as you get used to it. I find I get a much better work out if I get to a fast walk and keep the walk uphill and do 45-60 minutes. You have to pace yourself thought. Also of course you have to consider you eating habits, something I am having to do right now! Get rid of most of the sweets

Answer 6

Weight is based on gravitational pull. But mass is the amount of matter that something consists of. If you way 150lbs. on Earth you woul way about 76lbs. on the moon. But if you were to say you had a mass of 68Kg on Earth you would still have a mass of 68Kg on the moon.

Answer 7

A Baseball has weight and a Balloon has mass.

Answer 8

weight is like pressure. it's influenced by gravity, because the lower sea level you're in, the more you weigh, like if you're in death valley, you weigh more than if you're on a mountain. weight is measured in ounces, pounds, newtons, etc.

mass is how much matter is in an object. it's not influenced by gravity, you'll still have the same mass in death valley and the mountains. it's measured in grams, kilograms, etc.

Answer 9

weight is dependent on gravity
mass is not

I weigh 200, pounds on earth, 16 times that (maybe or around that) on jupiter, and absolutly nothing in space

mass= amount of meat
I contain the same amount of matter no matter where I am