Weight - Week 5

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object. It is measured in units like pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg).

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How do we measure weight?

Back

Weight is measured using a scale, which can be a spring scale or a digital scale.

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What is the difference between weight and mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What unit is commonly used to measure weight in the metric system?

Back

The kilogram (kg) is the standard unit of weight in the metric system.

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What happens to weight when you go to the moon?

Back

Your weight decreases on the moon because the moon's gravity is weaker than Earth's.

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What is the formula to calculate weight?

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Weight (W) = mass (m) × gravity (g). On Earth, g is approximately 9.8 m/s².

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Can weight change?

Back

Yes, weight can change depending on the gravitational force acting on an object.

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What is a spring scale?

Back

A spring scale is a device used to measure weight by the amount a spring stretches under the load.

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What is the relationship between weight and gravity?

Back

Weight is directly proportional to the strength of the gravitational force acting on an object.

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What is the weight of a 10 kg object on Earth?

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The weight of a 10 kg object on Earth is approximately 98 Newtons (N).