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Your weight, or any objects weight, is a function of your mass and the local gravitational force. Planets such as Mars and Mercury, or even the moon have much lower gravity, since these bodies are smaller and less massive. So your weight will be less, though your mass will remain the same. I will still be a 100kg man (my mass), but on Mercury I will weigh 38kg.
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What is the state of matter which weight doesnt change while its shapes can?
Liquids and gases can change shape without any change in weight.
Is An object's weight is always the same as its mass?
It is possible for objects weight's to change, while its mass remains constant.
How can you tell someting is a planet not a moon?
The planet will orbit the sun, while moons orbit the planet.
How is burning of paper different from tearing it?
because burning of paper is a chemical change while tearing of paper is a physical change
How burning of paper is different from tearing of paper?
because burning of paper is a chemical change while tearing of paper is a physical change
Explain how are weight and force related?
Not while remaining on the surface of this planet. If you go into space, your mass will not change - but your weight will become zero.
Can you lose weight without losing mass?
Not while remaining on the surface of this planet. If you go into space, your mass will not change - but your weight will become zero.
Does mass or weight change on moon?
<p> Mass and weight are different physical quantities, Weight is dependent on the gravitational force which the planet on which the object is located applies, while mass is independent of this force, and is the actual 'matter content' of the object. There will be a change in weight of the object if taken on the moon, but the mass will remain unaffected. Mass 10kg implies: Weight (on Earth) = 10*9.8 = 98N As the gravitational force of moon is 1/6th pf that of earth, the weight of that object on Moon will be: 98* (1/6) = 98/6 = 16.33N *The mass will remain unchanged on the moon. </p>
What is the unit for weights?
Newtons (symbol: N).Do not confuse weight with mass (the unit of mass is the kilogram). Weight is the downward force exerted by a mass because of the pull of gravity.The unit of weight is Kg*m/s2Metric unit for mass is kilograms (kg), however weight is a different measurement defined as force that will act on the object due gravity of a given planet (so it measures in Newtons, N). On Earth your weight is almost the same as your mass (and that is not a coincidence) but on the other planet your mass will remain the same (say 70kg) while your weigh may change dramatically (depending on the gravity of the planet). In the free fall state your weight is zero.
Does an object floating far in space have any mass?
It will have the same mass no matter where the object is: free floating out in space or on a planet or on a powerful rocket rapidly accelerating.What will be different is weight, which is only observed while the object is experiencing forces: free floating out in space the object has no weight, but either sitting on a planet or accelerating on a powerful rocket the object does have weight.
What is the metric unit for weight?
Newtons (symbol: N).Do not confuse weight with mass (the unit of mass is the kilogram). Weight is the downward force exerted by a mass because of the pull of gravity.The unit of weight is Kg*m/s2Metric unit for mass is kilograms (kg), however weight is a different measurement defined as force that will act on the object due gravity of a given planet (so it measures in Newtons, N). On Earth your weight is almost the same as your mass (and that is not a coincidence) but on the other planet your mass will remain the same (say 70kg) while your weigh may change dramatically (depending on the gravity of the planet). In the free fall state your weight is zero.
When there is twice the mass how much weight is there?
If the object doesn't move to another planet while you double its mass,its weight will also double.
Why don't you feel change in our weight while climbing stairs?
your weight is unnoticeble while climbing stairs because you are resisting the gravity
What is the state of matter which weight doesnt change while its shapes can?
Liquids and gases can change shape without any change in weight.
What would be the effect on the mass and the weight of an object if the object were taken to to a planet with twice the gravity of earth?
The weight would double, while the mass stayed the same.
Is it possible for a object weight to change while its mass remain contant?
Yes, since weight = mass x gravity. If the gravitational field changes, the weight will change. This can happen to a small extent if you lift the object to a higher position, or take it to another place on planet Earth; and to a larger extent if instead of placing the object on Earth, you place it on the surface of another astronomical object, for instance, the Moon.
Why does body weight when unconscious weighs more?
The body mass does not change when one is sleeping or knocked out. If you're carrying someone that is unconscious, it may seem like they're heavier than if you were carrying them while they are conscious because they can still help support their weight while they are conscious, so it's two people carrying a load. When they are unconscious, you're the only one supporting their weight. What affects someone's weight is their mass * gravity of the planet/asteroid/large-body-on-which-they… Since your friend hasn't lost any mass while she/he's unconscious, and the planet's gravity hasn't changed, your friend still weighs the same as he did when he/she was awake.
