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  • Torque vs. Mass: Understanding the Units and Their Differences
    You are absolutely correct! A Newton-meter (Nm) is a unit of torque, not mass.

    Here's why:

    * Torque: Torque is a rotational force. It measures how much a force tends to rotate an object around a specific axis.

    * Mass: Mass is a fundamental property of matter that represents its resistance to acceleration.

    Units for Measuring Mass:

    * Kilogram (kg): The standard unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).

    * Gram (g): A smaller unit of mass, 1000 grams equal 1 kilogram.

    Units for Measuring Torque:

    * Newton-meter (Nm): The standard unit of torque in the SI system.

    Measuring Mass:

    To measure the mass of an object, you would use a device like a:

    * Scale: A balance that compares the object's weight to known masses.

    * Balance: A device that compares the object's mass to a known mass.

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