Question

The weight of an object is the same as its mass but expressed in different units.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. The amount of matter contained in an object is called its mass.
2. Whereas, the weight of an object is the force of gravitational attraction of the earth on the object.
3. The weight of an object is equal to the mass of the object (m) x acceleration due to gravity (g).
4. The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).
5. The SI unit of the weight is Newton (N).

Hence, the given statement is false.