Differences between Mass and Weight
 

Differences between Mass and Weight problem 26


Determine whether each of the statements is correct?

  • Weight and mass are the same physical quantity.

  • Weight on earth is the force by which the Earth attracts another body.

  • A body of mass 1 kg weighs 10 N on Earth.

  • The weight on Earth has a direction towards the centre of the Earth.

  • John says his weight is 60kg. Can his claim be true?


 

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