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  • Understanding Gravity and Weight: A Comprehensive Explanation
    The force that gravity exerts on a mass is called weight.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Gravity: A fundamental force of nature that attracts objects with mass towards each other. The more massive an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

    * Mass: A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

    * Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

    Formula for Weight:

    Weight (W) = Mass (m) x Acceleration due to gravity (g)

    * g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth's surface.

    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 property of an object, measured in kilograms (kg).

    * Weight depends on the strength of the gravitational field, which varies depending on location.

    * The higher the mass of an object, the greater its weight.

    * The stronger the gravitational field, the greater the weight of an object.

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