15. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between mass and weight?

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Mass and weight are the same thing and can be used interchangeably in all situations.
Mass and weight are the same thing and can be used interchangeably in all situations.

Mass is the measure of the force of gravity on an object, while weight is the amount of matter in an object.
Mass is the measure of the force of gravity on an object, while weight is the amount of matter in an object.

Mass is measured in pounds, while weight is measured in kilograms.
Mass is measured in pounds, while weight is measured in kilograms.

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the measure of the force of gravity on an object.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the measure of the force of gravity on an object.

This statement accurately distinguishes between mass (which is a measure of the quantity of matter and is typically measured in kilograms) and weight (which is the force exerted by gravity on that mass and is measured in newtons or pounds).