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What is defined as the force acting on an object due to gravity?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Forces and their interactions

Question

A. Mass
B. Weight
C. Force
D. Pressure

Answer

Weight

Explanation

Weight is specifically defined as the force acting on an object due to gravity, measured in newtons.

Common mistake

Confusing Weight and Mass

Students often confuse weight with mass, thinking they are the same quantity.

Remember that weight is a force measured in newtons and depends on gravitational field strength, while mass is a scalar quantity measured in kilograms and does not change with location.

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