Question detail
What is the formula used to calculate weight?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. weight = mass x gravitational field strength
- B. weight = mass / gravitational field strength
- C. weight = gravitational field strength / mass
- D. weight = mass + gravitational field strength
Answer
weight = mass x gravitational field strength
Explanation
The correct formula for calculating weight is weight = mass x gravitational field strength, where weight is a force 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 (N) and depends on gravitational field strength, while mass is a scalar quantity measured in kilograms (kg) and does not change with location.
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