G3SCIENCE Mass or Weight

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It is the amount of matter an object has. 

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It tells you how heavy or light an object is.

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It is the amount of force applied by the earth’s gravity on an object.

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It changes with location.

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It does not change with location. It is the same wherever you are.

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It is measured in grams or kilograms.

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It is measured in Newtons.

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It is a force.

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It varies how strong gravity is.

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It acts towards the center of the earth (or other massive object)

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