Mass and weight are different. Mass depends on _____. Weight depends on _____.

Question

Multiple choice question.
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A)
gravitational force, the amount of matter

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B)
placement, force

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C)
force, placement

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D)
the amount of matter, gravitational force

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D) the amount of matter, gravitational force

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and does not change regardless of location. Weight, on the other hand, is the force exerted by gravity on that mass, which can vary depending on the gravitational field strength at a given location.