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mass is how much matter is in an object and weight is the gravitational pull on an object

mass x gravity = weight

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms, and is constant regardless of location. Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass, measured in newtons, and can change depending on the gravitational pull of the location. While mass remains constant, weight can vary depending on the gravitational field strength.

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