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What is the relationship between weight, mass, and gravitational field strength?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. Weight = mass + gravitational field strength
- B. Weight = mass x gravitational field strength
- C. Weight = mass / gravitational field strength
- D. Weight = mass - gravitational field strength
Answer
Weight = mass x gravitational field strength
Explanation
The weight of an object is calculated using the formula Weight = mass x gravitational field strength.
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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