To be a little more specific, weight is mass x acceleration. Gravity treated as an acceleration in physics, so, as mentioned before on the moon there is less mass than on the earth.
The difference is that weight of an object with a specific mass is different along different distances from the center of the earth. As well, rotation affects this acceleration, so that a given mass is less "weighty" at the equator than at the poles at a constant distance from the center of the earth.
Weight is also greater at sea level than at the top of a mountain. Minor issues, but wieght is mass x acceleration.
Change mass as discussed before, or change acceleration. Gravity is only one kind of acceleration.
2006-07-18 05:00:26
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answered by bizsmithy 5
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Density and volume are the determining factors in the weight (mass) of an object. The formula is
MASS = DENSITY x VOLUME
As density or volume is increased the mass goes up. Weight is really more the "felt" mass of an object. The same amount of gold would weigh less on the moon due to lower gravity.
If you were to bombard a metal with radiation you can change the atomic structure of the object and change the density.
The weight of an individual object should be constant. There are exceptions. If that object is living, weight gain/loss is continuous, as the creature eats or even breathes. If the object is made of a reactive compound, like iron, it can oxidize when exposed to air. The oxidation (rust) will increase the weight of the object.
2006-07-18 07:23:35
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answered by yesmynameismud 3
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Dude it mass that occupies an empty space
2006-07-18 07:16:59
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answered by Anonymous
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density, volume, and gravity
2006-07-18 12:02:48
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answered by T.R 3
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helllloooo!!!!!! is this a part of psychology?
2006-07-18 07:52:52
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answered by !i!i!i!FaRnAzA!i!i!i!i 3
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