Weight vs Mass
02/08/22 • 3 min
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The terms mass and weight are often used interchangeably in everyday life, but they don’t mean the same thing. Surprise, surprise!
What’s the difference? To find out, you only have to look at a bag of Skittles. Let me explain.
The terms mass and weight are often used interchangeably in everyday life, but they don’t mean the same thing. Surprise, surprise!
What’s the difference? To find out, you only have to look at a bag of Skittles. Let me explain.
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Friction.
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