The quantity of matter in an object is the object's ________ and is measured on a ________.
A)weight,scale
B)mass,scale
C)weight,balance
D)mass,balance
E)Any of the above since the terms are interchangeable.

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The quantity of matter in an object is its mass, which is measured using a balance. Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity and can change depending on the object's location, while mass remains constant. Therefore, choices A and C are incorrect. Choice E is incorrect because weight and mass are not interchangeable terms.

The Quantity of Matter in an Object Is the Object's