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  • Gravity vs. Weight: Understanding the Relationship
    The force of gravity on an object is also the object's weight.

    Here's why:

    * Gravity: Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards each other. The more massive an object is, the stronger its gravitational pull.

    * Weight: Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It's a measure of how strongly gravity pulls on an object.

    Example:

    Imagine an apple sitting on a table. The Earth's gravity pulls on the apple, causing it to have weight. The weight of the apple is the force of gravity acting on it.

    Important Note: Weight is not the same as mass. Mass is a measure of how much matter an object contains, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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