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What is the definition of weight in physics?
What is the definition of weight in physics?
- The acceleration of an object in free fall
- The resistance to motion of an object
- The force of Earth's gravitational pull on an object (correct)
- The velocity of an object in motion
Why is the weight of an object on the moon one-sixth of its weight on Earth?
Why is the weight of an object on the moon one-sixth of its weight on Earth?
- Because the moon is smaller than Earth
- Because the moon's atmosphere is thinner than Earth's
- Because the moon's surface is rougher than Earth's
- Because the moon has a weaker gravitational pull (correct)
What is the standard metric unit for weight?
What is the standard metric unit for weight?
- Gravitons
- Newtons (correct)
- Kilograms
- Pounds
What determines the weight of an object?
What determines the weight of an object?
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What is a characteristic of a vector quantity?
What is a characteristic of a vector quantity?
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What is the unit of measurement for the force of gravity?
What is the unit of measurement for the force of gravity?
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What is the difference between mass and weight?
What is the difference between mass and weight?
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How is the mass of an object calculated if its volume and density are known?
How is the mass of an object calculated if its volume and density are known?
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What is the formula to convert mass to weight?
What is the formula to convert mass to weight?
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How is the mass of an object calculated from its weight and gravitational force?
How is the mass of an object calculated from its weight and gravitational force?
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