Mass

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Mass can be defined as the amount of matter in an object [1].  This should not be confused with weight, in fact  it represents the measurement of an object's resistance to acceleration in the presence of applied force  . The SI unit for mass is kilogram (kg).

References

  1. ↑ Engineering Toolbox. Mass and Weight National Library of Guidelines. online, Available at: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/mass-weight-d_589.html, Accessed 22 October 2012.
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