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Recognize that weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object that possesses mass.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceMotion, forces and energyCore content

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Recognize that weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object that possesses mass

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  • You need to be able to recognize that weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object that possesses mass.
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Weight and Mass

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object. It is dependent on the mass of the object and the gravitational field strength.

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    Define the term 'weight'.

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