Mass and Weight 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsMass and WeightAll LevelsAll boards Created by: Z ShahCreated on: 26-04-15 11:11 What is mass? A measure of amount of a substance. Mass is independent of where we are, for example it stays the same on other planets. 1 of 5 What is mass measured in? Kilograms (kg). 2 of 5 What is weight? Weight is a force caused by gravity. The weight of something can vary depending on the strength of gravity. 3 of 5 What is weight measured in? Newtons (N) 4 of 5 How are mass and weight related? On earth, the strength of gravity is 10 N/kg. This means that every kg of mass feels a force of 10N due to gravity. 5 of 5
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