Why Do We Use Different Units for Mass and Weight

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why do we use different units for mass and weight?

• A)They are two different quantities.
• B)Mass is metric and weight is U.S Customary Standard.
• C)Weight is metric and mass is U.S Customary Standard.
• D)Weight is how heavy something is and mass is how much space it takes up.
• E)Actually, mass and weight share the same units.

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Definitions:

Welded

The process of joining materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence through heat, pressure, or both.

Outside Diameter

The outside diameter is the longest distance across the outer surface of a round object or pipe, measured from one point on the edge, through the center, to the opposite edge.

Wall Thicknesses

The specified thickness of the wall of a part, critical in determining its strength and functionality.

Schedule

In the context of manufacturing or project management, it typically refers to a planned timeline for production or activities.