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Weight
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"Heaviness". The downward force caused by gravity on an object.
The weight of an object can be different in different situations (such as in a moving elevator, or on the moon) while the mass stays the same.
This bar of gold has a mass of 1 kg, and weighing scales would normally show 1 kg (if they are here on Earth and not moving).
Weight uses the units of mass. For example grams, kilograms and, tonnes (Metric) or ounces and pounds (US units)
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