Here's a breakdown:
* Mass: A measure of the amount of matter in an object. It's a fundamental property and doesn't change with location.
* Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It's directly proportional to the object's mass and the acceleration due to gravity.
The formula for weight is:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) * Acceleration due to gravity (g)
Where:
* W is measured in Newtons (N)
* m is measured in kilograms (kg)
* g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth
Therefore, the vertical force exerted by the mass of an object is its weight, which is the force of gravity acting on its mass.
