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Question
Differentiate between the-two characteristics of matter – ‘mass’ & ‘weight’.
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Solution
Mass :
- The amount of matter in a body.
- It is measured in Kilograms (kg).
Weight :
- Due to the pull of gravity on a body.
- It is measured in Newtons (N)
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