Here's a breakdown:
* Gravity: A fundamental force that attracts any two objects with mass.
* Mass: A measure of the amount of matter in an object.
* Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity.
Formula for Weight:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) x Acceleration due to gravity (g)
* g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth. This means that for every kilogram of mass, the Earth exerts a force of 9.8 Newtons.
Key Points:
* Weight is a force, measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass is a property of an object, measured in kilograms (kg).
* Weight varies depending on the gravitational field. For example, you would weigh less on the Moon because the Moon has weaker gravity than Earth.
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