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achen asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 8 years ago

simple physics question?

i just want to make sure i am right ....

the relationship between mass and weight is determined by

a. friction

b. velocity

c. force of gravity

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  • Philomel
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    c gravity. If you take a mass of 1 KG from the earth to the moon the weight will change but the mass will remain 1 KG.

    If you take the same mass to the sun the weight will not matter any longer you will just be smoke.

    2. There are no simple physics questions.

  • Vishal
    8 years ago

    C.Force of gravity

    weight = mass X acceleration due to gravity

    = mg

  • ?
    8 years ago

    By force of gravity.

  • Technobuff
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Gravity, C.

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