Weight

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Weight
Subject: Applied Mathematics & Physics
Level Ordinary & Honours

The weight of an object is a measure of the gravitational force acting on a body. It is not the same as the mass of a body.

Applications & Formulae

The weight of a body can be defined in a formula:

W\ =\ \ mg

Where:

  • W is the weight of the object.
  • m is the mass of the object.
  • g is the value of the acceleration due to gravity.

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