Give two points of difference between mass and weight.
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| Mass | Weight |
|---|---|
| $1$. Mass is the quantity of matter contained in a body. | $1$. Weight is the gravitational force acting on a body. |
| $2$. It remains constant at all places. | $2$. It varies from place to place. |
| $3$. It is a scalar quantity. | $3$. It is a vector quantity. |
| $4$. Its $SI$ unit is $kg$. | $4$. Its $SI$ unit is $kg \cdot m/s^2$ (Newton). |
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