Write the differences between mass and weight of an object.
Mass | Weight |
1. The mass of an object is the quantity of matter contained in it. | 1. The weight of an object is the force with which it is attracted towards the centre of the earth. |
2. SI unit of mass is kilogram (kg). | 2. SI unit of mass is kilogram (kg). |
3. The mass of an object is constant. | 3. The weight of an object is not constant. It changes with the change in acceleration due to gravity. |
4. The mass of an object can never be zero. | 4. The weight of an object can be zero. |