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 between them.
* Mass: A measure of the amount of matter in an object.
* Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass.
Formula:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) x Acceleration due to gravity (g)
* g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.
Key Points:
* Weight is a force, measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass is a property of an object, measured in kilograms (kg).
* Weight changes depending on the gravitational field strength, while mass remains constant. For example, you would weigh less on the Moon than on Earth because the Moon's gravity is weaker. However, your mass would stay the same.
