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  • Understanding the Relationship Between Weight and Mass: Formula & Units
    The formula relating weight and mass is:

    Weight = Mass × Acceleration due to gravity

    * Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. It is measured in Newtons (N).

    * Mass is the amount of matter in an object. It is measured in kilograms (kg).

    * Acceleration due to gravity is the acceleration experienced by an object due to the gravitational pull of the Earth. It is approximately 9.81 m/s².

    Therefore:

    Weight (N) = Mass (kg) × 9.81 m/s²

    Example:

    If an object has a mass of 10 kg, its weight would be:

    Weight = 10 kg × 9.81 m/s² = 98.1 N

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