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What is the definition of weight in physics?

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practice

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Topic

Forces and their interactions

Question

A. The mass of an object
B. The force acting on an object due to gravity
C. The volume of an object
D. The density of an object

Answer

The force acting on an object due to gravity

Explanation

Weight is defined as the force acting on an object due to gravity, which is a vector quantity measured in newtons.

Common mistake

Weight vs Mass Confusion

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

Remember that mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object (measured in kilograms), while weight is the force acting on that mass due to gravity (measured in newtons).

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