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.
* Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity. It's essentially the gravitational pull acting on the object's mass.
Key points to remember:
* Weight is a force: It's measured in units of force, like Newtons (N) in the metric system or pounds (lbs) in the imperial system.
* Weight is dependent on location: Your weight changes slightly depending on your location on Earth due to variations in the gravitational field.
* Mass is different from weight: Mass is the amount of matter in an object and remains constant regardless of location. Weight changes based on the gravitational force acting on that mass.
Formula for calculating weight:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) × Acceleration due to gravity (g)
Where:
* g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth's surface.
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