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[–] Zacryon@feddit.de 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

If you use a scale, the force acting upon the mass is calculated out such that you get a mass displayed.

[–] Aux@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

And it will be a different number across the world. Because you can't measure mass with scales.

[–] Zacryon@feddit.de 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Depends on the scale and how it accommodates for the gravitational acceleration.

[–] Aux@lemmy.world -1 points 6 months ago