CONCEPT OF MASS

AND WEIGHT

Mass Weight

Definition:
● Mass of an object is the amount Definition:
of matter in the object._________ ● Weight of an object is the force
of gravity on the object.________

SI unit: SI unit:
●Kilogram (kg) ●Newton (N)

Characteristic: Characteristic:
● Mass of object remains the ● Weight varies from place to
same at the different place.__ place depending on the
gravitational force involved.

Measuring tool: Measuring tool:

● Lever balance ● Spring balance
● Beam balance ● Compression balance
● Electronic balance

The Differences between mass and weight.

Mass Differences Weight
Mass of an object is the amount Definition Weight of an object is the force of
of matter in the object gravity on the object.

Kilogram (kg) SI unit Newton (N)

● Lever balance Measuring ● Spring balance

● Beam balance tool ● Compression balance
● Electronic balance
Mass of object remains the Characteristic Weight varies from place to place.
same at the different place.
Measuring tools for mass Measuring tools for weight
Lever balance Spring balance

Beam balance Compression balance

Electronic balance