2007-03-06 13:14:49 · 4 answers · asked by victor 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Weight has two factors; mass and gravity.
Weight= mass (kg) X gravity(m/s/s).
2007-03-06 13:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by motz39baseball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight is simply a force like any other. Force equals mass times acceleration.
On the surface of the earth, the acceleration provided by gravity is always (approximately) -32 feet per second per second, or -10 meters per second per second if you prefer metric. With acceleration held constant, weight, which is measured in pounds (imperial system) or newtons (metric system) is proportional to mass, which is measured in slugs (imperial system) or kilograms (metric system). When acceleration is different, as in space, on the moon, in free fall, etc., mass and weight do not follow the same proportion that just about everyone is accustomed to.
2007-03-06 13:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rochester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight is the force a mass exerts in a gravitational field. And the weight of a given mass changes depending on the strength of the gravitational field.
2007-03-06 13:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by misoma5 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight is really gravity... The force of one mass attracted to another mass. Weight is usually associated with one mass and a planet.
2007-03-06 13:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋