Question

The total matter contained in a body is called

• A. weight
• B. force
• C. mass
• D. gravity

Answer 1

The correct option is C

mass

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Mass: The amount of substance contained in a body is called mass.
2. SI unit of mass is the kilogram(kg).

The explanation for the incorrect option:

1. Weight: It is the measure of the force of gravity acting on a body.
2. SI unit of weight is newton(N).
3. Force: Any push or pull acts on an object.
4. SI unit of force is newton(N).
5. Gravity: It is a force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth.

Hence, the correct option: (C): mass