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Mass varies from place to place but weight does not.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Mass and Weight**: - Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is constant regardless of location. It is measured in kilograms (kg). - Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object and can change depending on the gravitational pull at different locations. It is measured in newtons (N). 2. **Formula for Weight**: - The weight (W) of an object can be calculated using the formula: \[ W = m \times g \] where: - \( W \) is the weight, - \( m \) is the mass of the object, - \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity. 3. **Variation of Acceleration due to Gravity**: - The value of \( g \) (acceleration due to gravity) varies based on the location (for example, it is approximately 9.81 m/s² on the surface of the Earth but can be different on other planets or at different altitudes on Earth). 4. **Conclusion**: - Since mass remains constant (it does not change with location), but weight depends on the value of \( g \) which varies from place to place, the statement "Mass varies from place to place but weight does not" is **false**. ### Final Answer: The statement is false because mass is constant everywhere, while weight changes with the variation in gravitational acceleration at different locations. ---
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