Which statement correctly distinguishes mass from weight?

  • A Mass is a force while weight is matter
  • B Mass measures quantity of matter while weight is a gravitational force
  • C Both are measured only with a spring balance
  • D Both have the SI unit kilogram
Correct Answer: Option B — Mass measures quantity of matter while weight is a gravitational force
Explanation:
Mass represents the amount of matter, whereas weight is the force with which Earth attracts a body.
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