Here's the breakdown:
* Mass: A measure of the amount of matter in an object. It's a fundamental property and doesn't change based on location.
* Gravity: A force of attraction between any two objects with mass. The more massive an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.
* Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity. It's a direct result of the mass of the object and the gravitational field it's in.
Formula:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) * Acceleration due to gravity (g)
* g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth's surface.
Example:
* A 10 kg object on Earth has a weight of: 10 kg * 9.8 m/s² = 98 N (Newtons)
Important Notes:
* Weight is a force, measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass is a scalar quantity, measured in kilograms (kg).
* Weight changes depending on the gravitational field. For example, the same object would weigh less on the Moon, where the gravitational field is weaker.
