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  • Understanding Weight: The Force of Gravity on Objects
    The measure of force gravity exerts on an object is called weight.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Gravity: A fundamental force of attraction between any two objects with mass. The more massive the objects, the stronger the gravitational pull.

    * Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It's a measure of how strongly an object is attracted to the Earth (or another celestial body).

    Key Points:

    * Weight is not the same as mass. Mass is a measure of how much matter an object contains, while weight is a force caused by gravity.

    * Weight can change. For example, an object's weight would be different on the Moon than on Earth because the gravitational pull is weaker on the Moon.

    * Weight is measured in units of force, typically Newtons (N) or pounds (lbs).

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