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Scientists use both; but normally mass is used somewhat more than weight.
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Is the weight-mass of a CD more or less than a kg?
The mass is less than 1 kg.
What is the weight of a cement block in Kilograms?
A larger block will weigh more, a smaller block will weigh less. Also, kilograms is a unit of mass, not of weight.
Does a pencil weigh less than a kilogram?
Please note that a kilogram is a unit of mass - NOT a unit of weight. And yes, a pencil has a mass that is considerably less than a kilogram. For comparison, a kilogram is the mass of a liter of water.
Why are mass and weight the same everywhere on earth?
They are not the same, because they are completely different concepts. They are more or less proportional - a mass of one kilogram will have a weight of approximately 9.8 Newton - because the gravity is more or less the same on different parts of the Earth: whether you are at the North Pole, or the Equator, the distance from the center of the Earth won't change much.
Are weight and mass he same thing?
No. The relationship is: weight = mass x gravity Mass causes both weight, and inertia. Weight is the force of attraction by gravity, and also depends on the gravitational field, not just on the mass. For more information, check the Wikipedia article "Mass versus weight".
Would mass be more or less on the moon?
Mass is the same no matter where you are. Weight is less, but mass is the same.
What measurement is used more often by scientists mass or weight?
they are the same thing.
Is the weight-mass of a CD more or less than a kg?
The mass is less than 1 kg.
If your mass in weighing machine is 42kg then your real mass will be less or more than 42kg?
the real weight will be more.because due to buoyancy our weight will be shown less on weighing machine.....
Why do objects with more mass weigh more than objects with less mass?
Objects with more mass weigh more because weight is directly proportional to mass. The gravitational force acting on an object is stronger when the object has more mass, resulting in a greater weight measurement.
How does the the type of surface affect the weight of the shoe a distance of 1 meter long?
That is a big shoe! Less surface area, less mass. if there is deep traction in a shoe there is more surface area and more material. if there is a flat surface there is less surface area less material less mass less weight.
What is the relationship weight v mass?
Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight depends on the mass of the object and the gravitational force acting on it. Weight is a force, measured in newtons, while mass is a scalar quantity, measured in kilograms.
Would you weigh less or more in space?
You would weigh less, but your mass would stay the same. Weight is a result of gravity, mass is an inherent property of matter.
Why do scientists prefer to desribe matter by its mass rather than its weight?
Scientists prefer to describe matter by its mass rather than its weight because mass is an intrinsic property of matter that remains constant regardless of the gravitational field, while weight depends on the gravitational force acting on an object. Mass is a more fundamental quantity for studying the behavior of matter in various conditions and environments, whereas weight can vary depending on the strength of gravity.
Why do scientists rely on mass rather than weight as the measurment of how much matter an object contains?
Scientists rely on mass rather than weight because mass is an intrinsic property of matter that remains constant regardless of the gravitational force acting on the object. Weight, on the other hand, is the force exerted on an object due to gravity, so it can vary depending on the strength of gravity at the location of the object. This makes mass a more reliable and universal measure of the amount of matter an object contains.
When brought to the surface of a moon will a mass have more or less weight when it did on the surface of th earth?
The mass will definitely weigh less as the moon is less massive than the Earth and hence the Gravity of the Moon will be lesser than Earth. The object's weight will be 1/6 times that on Earth.
Will you have more or less weight on the moon than on earth?
You will have less weight on the Moon than on Earth (83.3% less), but your mass will remain unaffected. If you weigh 150lbs on Earth, then you would weigh only 26.55lbs on the Moon.
