Difference between mass and weight.

Weight is a force where as mass is not a force.

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The mass of an object is always more than its weight.

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Mass can be expressed only in the metric system.

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There is no difference.

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Solution

The correct option is D Weight is a force where as mass is not a force.
Weight is the gravitational force acting on the body.
Mass is the amount of matter the body contains.
Relation between weight and mass is
$w = m g$
So, Option A is correct.

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