Here's why:
* Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.
* Mass is the amount of matter in an object, a fundamental property that doesn't change with location.
* Gravity is a force of attraction between any two objects with mass.
The equation for weight is:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) × Acceleration due to Gravity (g)
* g is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.
Important Note: Weight is a force, so it's measured in units of Newtons (N).
