Differences Between Mass and Weight
Differences Between Mass and Weight
Section titled “Differences Between Mass and Weight”| Aspect | Mass | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Type of quantity | Scalar quantity (no direction) | Vector quantity (direction acts towards center of gravity) |
| Variation with location | Constant everywhere | Varies with gravitational field strength (g) |
| Measurement tool | Digital or beam balance | Spring balance or force meter |
| SI Unit | kg | Newton (N) |
| Represents | Amount of matter in an object | Gravitational pull on an object |
| Example | 50 kg on Earth and Moon | 490 N on Earth, 80 N on Moon |
Scalar: Only size (magnitude) and unit.
Vector: Has both magnitude and direction.