Here's a breakdown:
* Gravity: A fundamental force of nature that attracts objects with mass towards each other.
* Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass.
Formula:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) x Acceleration due to gravity (g)
* Mass: The amount of matter in an object.
* Acceleration due to gravity (g): A constant value on Earth, approximately 9.8 m/s².
Example:
If an object has a mass of 10 kg, its weight on Earth would be:
W = 10 kg x 9.8 m/s² = 98 Newtons (N)
Key points:
* Weight is a force, measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass is a scalar quantity, measured in kilograms (kg).
* Weight changes depending on the gravitational field strength. For example, an object's weight on the Moon would be less than on Earth because the Moon has a weaker gravitational field.
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