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Weight is the same as heaviness, the extent that something is pulled toward the earth by gravity.

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If you know the weight of an object in kilograms explain how you could find the weight in grams?

To find the weight of an object in grams when you know the weight in kilograms, you can simply multiply the weight in kilograms by 1000. Since 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams, this conversion allows you to convert easily between the two units of measurement.


Explain how are weight and force related?

Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. The weight of an object is the product of its mass and the acceleration due to gravity. In other words, weight is the force that pulls an object towards the center of the Earth.


When you lift one foot when standing on a scale does your weight change?

No, lifting one foot while standing on a scale does not change your weight. The scale measures the force exerted downward on it, regardless of how many feet are on it.


How do you explain the weight of a ship and how it float on water?

A ship floats because of buoyancy, which is the force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object. When a ship displaces water equal to its weight, it experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the water displaced, allowing it to float. The weight of the ship is distributed in a way that ensures the force of buoyancy is greater than its weight, keeping it afloat.


Can a body have mass but no weight explain?

Yes, a body can have mass but no weight in a region where there is no gravitational field acting on it, such as in outer space far from any planets or stars. Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity, so without gravity, there would be no weight. However, the mass of the object would still remain the same, as mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.