Which of the following is defined as the amount of material in a sample that is independent of where it is measured?

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Mass is defined as the amount of matter in a sample and is independent of its location or the gravitational field it is in. Weight, on the other hand, depends on the gravitational force acting on the sample, and hence, varies with location. Volume refers to the amount of space occupied by the sample and is also location-dependent. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Which of the Following Is Defined as the Amount of Material