Good day all. I often find that researchers use weight and mass as synonyms. I get very frustrated, since I really think we as scientists should know the difference. Even worse, there are numerous publications out there that do that. I am currently reviewing a paper that talks about specific leaf weight, but the unit is g/cm2, so clearly NOT weight. I googled it and found specific leaf mass as well as specific leaf weight. I feel I should correct it, but who am I to go against peer reviewed and already published papers?
You are quite correct - "mass" is correct. While others (perhaps I am guilty of the error?) may use the incorrect "weight" , it should not be tolerated. You should stick to what you know to be correct, otherwise science will not progress.
Thanks. Good to know I'm right☺ Craig Morris now you are getting difficult!!
And we should no longer weigh up the arguments for and against but mass them up ;-)
Craig Morris that can just be a good idea for the politicians! Maybe the mass-es will be heard!
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