Net Force. Weight vs mass

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What is the definition of weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as the product of mass and gravitational acceleration (W = m * g).

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is the formula to calculate weight?

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Weight (W) = Mass (m) × Gravitational acceleration (g).

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What is the value of gravitational acceleration (g) on Earth?

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Approximately 9.8 m/s².

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How does gravitational acceleration vary on different planets?

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Gravitational acceleration varies based on the planet's mass and radius.

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What does mass measure in an object?

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Mass measures the amount of matter in an object, which is also related to its inertia.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is net force?

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Net force is the total force acting on an object, taking into account all individual forces and their directions.

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What is static equilibrium?

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Static equilibrium occurs when an object is at rest and the net force acting on it is zero.

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What is dynamic equilibrium?

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Dynamic equilibrium occurs when an object is moving at a constant velocity and the net force acting on it is zero.