Mass vs. weight: Mass is an intrinsic property measured in kilograms; weight is the gravitational force measured in newtons.
How to apply it: Explain why an astronaut's mass stays the same on the Moon but their weight decreases.
Course: AP Physics 1 · Unit: Dynamics
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