THE fall in the revenue accruable to state governments in Nigeria, occasioned by the falling crude oil price, has raised questions about the capacity of state governments at handling the multiplier effects of the fall.
Mass and weight Remember that mass is measured in kilograms, kg, and weight is measured in newtons, N. The mass of an object stays the same wherever it is, but its weight can change. This happens if the object goes somewhere where gravity is stronger, or weaker, such as the Moon.
In the usual units, the mass of something on earth has the same numerical value as its weight on earth. Anything which weighs 150 lbs. on earth will have a mass of 150 lbs. If you ever take a physics course they will try to set up separate units for mass and weight, but it can be confusing.