Which statement explains how weight is different from mass? a. mass is a varying property b. mass is measured in newtons c. weight is always greater than mass d. weight is a measure of gravitational pull

Option (D) is the correct answer.

The amount of matter consists in the body or an object is said to be mass. Mass of the body is fixed, it doesn't change due to the change in position or place.

Weight is defined as the measure of force which is exerted on the body or an object by gravity. Weight of an object is not fixed, change in weight occurs due to the change in position or place.

A: Statement is not true as mass of the body is fixed. Thus, this statement doesn't give any difference between mass and weight.

B: Newton is the unit of force. A body of 1 kg mass has weight 9.81 Newton (approx) on the surface of the earth.

C: Weight depends upon the gravity implies location with less gravity will also has less weight with fixed mass.

D: According to the definition of weight, weight can measure the gravitational pull but mass can't. Thus, this statement creates comparison between mass and weight.

The answer is option (D