How is mass different than weight? A) weight is the amount of matter, and mass is the amount of matter plus gravity BY) mass is the amount of matter, and weight is the amount of matter plus gravity C) mass is the amount of matter, and weight is the amount of matter plus energy D) weight is the amount of matter, and mass is the amount of matter plus energy

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The correct answer is B) mass is the amount of matter, and weight is the amount of matter plus gravity.

Explanation:

  • Mass is a measure of the amount of matter something contains and is typically measured in kilograms or grams. It does not change regardless of location.
  • Weight, on the other hand, is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It is calculated by multiplying mass by the acceleration due to gravity (W = m * g). Weight is typically measured in newtons or pounds and can vary depending on the strength of the gravitational field (e.g., an object weighs less on the Moon than on Earth).