While the weight of an object is the force exerted on it by gravity, mass is an intrinsic property of the object itself, independent of the gravitational field it's in.

Here's a breakdown:

* Mass: A fundamental property of an object that measures its resistance to acceleration. It remains constant regardless of location.

* Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity. It changes depending on the gravitational field strength.

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