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Great Question, weight can change as we define weight us stupid humans.... because when the gravity changes say if i were on the moon i would weigh much less than on earth but my MASS is the same because all of my particles that i had on earth are still there with me on the moon. Also my density didn't change so my mass would still be the same
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agomass is a measure of the amount of material in an object; weight is a measure of how much force an object exerts under the influence of a gravitational field. an object - say a Bowling ball - will have the same amount of mass most places in the universe (barring relativistic effects), so if you go bowling on the moon the ball will hit and scatter the pins just like it does on earth. however, it will hurt much more if you drop the bowling ball on your foot on the earth than it would on the moon; lunar gravity is far weaker, meaning that the ball has only a fraction of the weight it would have on earth.
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∙ 14y agoThe question has it exactly backwards.
The truth is: Mass is constant, whereas weight changes.
"Mass" is the amount of "stuff" of which an object is composed. That doesn't change.
"Weight" is the gravitational force between this mass and another mass. It depends on the size of the other mass. So it's different forces on different planets, and nearly zero in space.
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∙ 11y agoYou Tell ME!
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Would not exit without gravity mass density volume or weight?
Weight would not exist w/o gravity. Weight is defined as mass times the force of gravity acting on that weight. Mass is constant, density is constant, and volume is constant, if gravity is the only variable.
When matter changes its state does its volume and mass change?
Mass cannot be created or destroyed, and will therefore remain constant even when matter changes its state. The volume, on the other hand, can change because volume is a state function (dependent on the state of the system). Mass is an intrinsic property of the system. Weight and mass are commonly used interchangeably but are actually two different concepts. Weight is the gravitational force acting on a body defined as W=mg, where g is the gravitational constant. On earth, g = 9.81 m/s2, and the correct unit of weight is the Newton. Weight also remains constant with state changes.
How will determine Molecular weight by Landsberger method?
we can determine the molecular weight from landsberger experiment for elevation of boiling point by using the formula M2=(KBW2)*1000/T'W1 where M2=molecular mass Kb=ebullioscopic constant or molal boiling point constant W2=mass of solute W1=mass of solvent T'=change in temprature
Does a chemical change effect mass?
Mass is a constant Quantity according to Newtonian Physics.
Does the melting point and freexing point change depending on the mass?
No; melting/freezing points do not change as a function of mass, as long as the mass maintains constant composition.
How would your weight and mass change if you were floating freely in space?
the weight reduces due to change in gravity but mass remains constant
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 do mass and weight change according to where you are located in the solar system?
Mass is constant in normal space. Weight changes according to the proximity of mass.
Why is mass more useful than weight for measured matter?
Scientists prefer to rely on mass instead of weight when measuring because weight will change depending on location, whereas mass remains constant regardless of location. You could weigh 60 pounds on earth, but 10 pounds on the moon, but your mass would be the same on earth and the moon.
Is it possible for an objects weight to change while its mass remains constant explain?
Yes, an object's weight can change even if its mass remains constant. This happens if it moves to a place with different gravity. An object on the Moon would weigh only one sixth of what it did on Earth.
Does mass change when gravity changes?
No. The mass of any object is constant wherever it is. Only its weight changes.
Is it possible for an object's weight to change its mass remains constant?
Yes because of gravity
What is the formula used to calculate the weight of an object if you are given the mass in kilograms?
Mass is a property of matter and is therefore a constant. Weight however can change, it is the force exerted by that mass in a gravity field. Thus in different gravity fields a constant mass will weigh differently. Weight = Mass * the acceleration of gravity.
What would happen to your weight is earths mass remained the same?
If earth's mass were to remain the same, your weight would be constant, i.e. it would not change.
Would your mass change on an airplane mountain top or the beach?
No, weight changes but mass remains constant irrespective of the surroundings.
Why is weight not constant?
In a strict sense, weight is NOT a constant. Mass is, but weight varies a little bit depending on where it is.
Why would your weight would change if you orbited the earth in the space shuttle but your mass would not?
Mass is the amount of material that you are comprised of, whereas weight is how heavy that mass is in the level of gravity where it resides.
