Weight = Mass × Acceleration due to Gravity
Where:
* Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration due to Gravity is the acceleration experienced by an object due to gravity, approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth.
Example:
Let's say an object has a mass of 10 kg. To calculate its weight on Earth:
* Weight = 10 kg × 9.81 m/s²
* Weight = 98.1 N
Important Note:
* Weight is a force, while mass is a measure of the amount of matter.
* The weight of an object can vary depending on the gravitational field it is in. For example, an object would weigh less on the Moon than on Earth because the Moon's gravity is weaker.
* The formula above assumes that the object is in a uniform gravitational field.