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At the Outerspace On Earth

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Definition

Weight is the gravitational force that acts on the object. Newton (N)

Unit SI

Characteristic: influenced by gravitational force differs from place to place

The gravitational force of the Moon is one sixth of the gravitational force of the earth.
10 N 60 N Moon

Earth

Other planets depends on its gravitational force Mass is constant in any places

Spring Balance

Compression Balance

Definition

Mass is the quantity of matter that is present in the object Characteristic: constant at all places not influenced by gravitational force Unit SI kilogram (kg) Other Units milligram (mg) gram (g)
1 kg = 1000 g 1 g = 1000 mg

MEASURING TOOLS FOR MASS

Lever Balance

Triple Beam Balance

Electronic Balance

MASS
Not influenced by gravity Constant, does not depend on where it is measured

DIFFERENCES
INFLUENCE OF GRAVTATIONAL FORCE VALUE

WEIGHT
Influenced by gravity Changes, depend on where it is measured Newton (N) Spring Balance Compression Balance

Kilogram (kg) Gram (g) Milligram (mg)


Lever Balance Beam Balance

UNIT OF MEASUREMENT MEASURING TOOLS

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