* Mass: Mass is the amount of matter an object contains. It's a fundamental property and doesn't change with location.
* Weight: Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It's a measure of how strongly gravity pulls on an object.
Gravity weakens with distance. The farther an object is from the Earth's center, the weaker the gravitational pull becomes. This means:
* Weight Decreases: As an object moves further away from Earth, the force of gravity acting on it decreases, resulting in a lower weight.
Example:
* On Earth's surface: A 100 kg person weighs approximately 980 Newtons (N).
* In space, far from Earth: The same person would have a much lower weight due to the weaker gravitational pull.
Important Note: Even though weight changes, mass remains constant. The person in space still has 100 kg of mass, even though their weight is much less.
