While weight is often used interchangeably with mass, it's important to distinguish them. Mass is a fundamental property of matter, while weight is a force that depends on both mass and gravity.
Here's a breakdown:
* Mass: The amount of matter in an object. Its SI unit is the kilogram (kg).
* Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity. Its SI unit is the Newton (N).
The formula for calculating weight is:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) x Acceleration due to gravity (g)
Where:
* g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.
Therefore, the force measured in Newtons (N) that quantifies the pull of gravity on an object is indeed its weight.
