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The measure of the gravitational force on an object?
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April 03, 2012 12:25AM
Weight is the measure of the gravitational force on an object. We use ounces, pounds, and tons to measure weight. 1 pound is 16 ounces, and 2,000 pounds is 1 ton.
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