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They're not. Weight and force are the same, but mass doesn't belong.
"Mass" is the stuff an object is made of, and never changes.
"Weight" is the force of gravity between the object and another mass.
Weight depends on what the other mass is, and how far the object is from it.
That's why the same mass has different weights on the earth and moon.
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∙ 14y agoWeight. or gravitational pull
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Are weight and grams the same?
Weight and gravity are not the same. Weight is calculated using F = M * A aka (Weight = Mass * 9.8) Gravity's force is calculated using Newton's law of universal gravitation: F = G * (m1*m2)/d^2 F -Force G-6.67*10^-11 (search for Universal Gravitation Constant to find the units of this constant) m1- mass of object 1 m2-mass of object 2 d- distance between centers of each mass.
How is weight related to gravitational force?
Weight = Mass * Acceleration of gravity. Weight = force of gravity on particular object. Weight = force of gravity on an object; Gravity = attracts all objects toward each other
Is molecular weight the same as mass?
Technically... not really. It would perhaps be more accurate to use the terms formula mass and molecular mass rather than formula weight and molecular weight. This because in physical terms, weight is a force while mass is a measure of the amount of substance in something.
Do weight and mass use the same units?
No. Units of mass include kilogram, gram, poundmass, and slug. Weight is expressed in units of force. They include newton, poundforce, ounce, ton. Especially in the metric system, units of mass and force are often used interchangeably. This practice arises from a basic misunderstanding of the difference between mass and weight, and is incorrect.
Why can an object have the same mass on different planets but its weight could be different?
Mass takes up space, so it will take up the same amount no matter where you are. Weight is dependent on the force of gravity pushing you to the ground. With different forces of gravity on each planet your weight will differ.
Does mass mean the same as gravity?
no gravity is a force mass is the same as weight
How are mass volume and weight the same?
They're not. Weight is the force produced on a mass by gravity. Volume is totally independent.
How does force impact mass and weight?
-- Force has no effect on mass.-- "Weight" is force.
How is mass and weight are different?
Mass= # of particles/ matter weight= the force of gravity Examples: your mass is the same on every planet, Your weight is different on different planets
Does gravity affect your weight and mass?
The force of gravity (or acceleration) affects weight but not mass. An object's mass does not change - it is the physical composition of the object. Weight increases as the force of gravity increases and decreases in the same way.
Is mass and weight a force?
Mass and weight are not forces.But weight or a pull of gravity of an object with mass has force
Are weight and mass the same measurement?
No. Weight is a force and is equal to an object's mass X acceleration due to gravity. My mass is the same on the Earth and on the moon but my weight is different because there is less gravity on the moon.
What is mass not effected by?
Gravity has no effect on the mass of an object as everything whatever the weight experiencing the same force of gravity (9.8N). However an objects weight is the gravitational force on the object.
How are volume and mass the same?
They're not. Weight is the force produced on a mass by gravity. Volume is totally independent.
Why is it that your weight change from place to place but your mass stays the same?
Your mass is how much matter you are made up of. Your weight is how much force you exert on your surroundings. If the force of gravity is greater or weaker, then your constant mass will exert more, or less force on the surroundings, ie, your weight will be different.
How do you calculate same acceleration given force and weight?
Newton's Second Law: force = mass x acceleration, or acceleration = force / mass. NOTE: That's the MASS, not the weight. If you really know an object's weight (in newton), you need to divide by 9.8 first (assuming standard gravity), to get its mass in kilograms.
Compare the changes in the weight of a ball with the changes in the balls mass as the height of the ball above earths surface increases?
Mass and Weight The gravitational force Earth exerts on an object is the weight of the object. Because weight is a force, it is measured in newtons. Weight is not the same as mass. Mass is the amount of matter an object contains, and is measured in kilograms. Even if the mass of an object doesn't change, its weight will change if its distance from Earth changes
