Which statement is accurate about mass or weight?

Question

Mass can be measured in newtons.
Weight can be measured in pounds.
A bowling ball has the same mass as a golf ball.
Objects have the same weight regardless of where they are.

Answer 1

The statement "Weight can be measured in pounds" is accurate.

To elaborate:

• Mass is typically measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g), while weight, which is the force of gravity acting on an object, can be measured in newtons (N) or pounds (lbs).
• A bowling ball and a golf ball do not have the same mass; in fact, a bowling ball has significantly more mass than a golf ball.
• Objects do not have the same weight regardless of where they are; weight can change depending on the gravitational field strength, such as being on Earth versus the Moon.