Differentiate between the following - Mass and weight.

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Mass Weight
1.It is the amount of matter contained in a body. 1.It is the force of gravity on a body so weight = Mass $\times$ accleration due to gravity.
2.Mass of the body would be the same everywhere, even on other celestial bodies. 2.Weight of a body may change if it is on another planet or moon.

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Mass	Weight
1.It is the amount of matter contained in a body.	1.It is the force of gravity on a body so weight = Mass $\times$ accleration due to gravity.
2.Mass of the body would be the same everywhere, even on other celestial bodies.	2.Weight of a body may change if it is on another planet or moon.