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What are the appropriate unit measured in force mass acceleration weight and pressure?
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There are several appropriate units for each quantity. Here are some:
Force: Newton, pound-force ("pound")
Mass: Kilogram, poundal, pound-mass, slug
Acceleration: meters per second2, feet per second2
Weight: weight is force; use same units as force
Pressure: (force divided by area): newtons per square meter, pounds per square inch
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How does the mass differs from weight?
Mass is defined as the amount of matter in an object. Weight is the product of the mass of an object and the acceleration due to gravity. Acceleration due to gravity depends on the planet you are on...Earth's acceleration due to gravity is a constant -9.81 m/s^2. The mass, on planet Earth, will always be less than the weight. Weight can be measured in newtons or pounds. Mass is measured in kg.
Why does force increase with weight?
In the real world, the word 'weight' is commonly wrongly used interchangably with 'mass' as both are measured in kilograms. The formula is Force (weight in this case) = Mass x Acceleration. Force is measured in Newtons (N). Mass - the amount of substance - is measured in Kilograms (Kg) and Acceleration - rate of change of speed - is measured in m/s/s. F=ma, therefore weight increases with mass along with acceleration. However, returning to its scientific definition, weight is 'the force with which a body is attracted to Earth or another celestial body, equal to the product of the object's mass and the acceleration of gravity.'(dictionary.com) The direct answer to the question is thus weight=force and they increase proportionately in a 1:1 ratio. so it does that GET IT!!!!
How do you find force if you have the weight?
Weight is a force. It is described as the gravitational force acting on an object. It is measured in newtons. If you are thinking of the mass (measured in kilograms for instance) then you multiply by the acceleration due to gravity. Weight = g x mass.
Is weight a measure of the amount of matter in an object?
Mass is the measure of the amount of matter in an object, weight is the product of the mass and the acceleration due to gravity, measured in Newtons.
The measurement of the pull of earth on your body?
This would be your weight. Weight = [mass] * [acceleration due to gravity] or F = mg. Gravity is known to be 9.8 m/s2. Mass is measured in kilograms.
Mass and weight are related by?
The "acceleration due to gravity" at the location where the weight is measured.
Weight in scientific notation?
mass*acceleration due to gravity.
What is formula of weight?
Weight = Mass * Acceleration due to Gravity. In the SI system, Mass is measured in kilograms, g, the acceleration due to gravity, is normally taken to be 9.8 (or 9.81) ms-2, and Weight is measured in Newtons.
Is gravity measured in grams?
gravity is weight and weight is measured in N (newtons). so, no, its not measured in grams. :) Actually, gravity is measured as acceleration and is 9.8 Meters/second/second or 32.2 feet/second/second. Weight is the effect felt BECAUSE of gravity.
How does the mass differs from weight?
Mass is defined as the amount of matter in an object. Weight is the product of the mass of an object and the acceleration due to gravity. Acceleration due to gravity depends on the planet you are on...Earth's acceleration due to gravity is a constant -9.81 m/s^2. The mass, on planet Earth, will always be less than the weight. Weight can be measured in newtons or pounds. Mass is measured in kg.
Why would you have low oil pressure on acceleration?
Wrong oil weight
What is the definition of air pressure and what intrument is it measured with?
Air pressure is the force exerted on an object or area by the weight of the surrounding air particles.Air pressure is measured by Barometer.
What can volume mass and weight be measured by?
Volume is measured with pipettes, liquid or gas counters, burettes, cylinders, calibrated recipients etc.Mass is measured with all types of balances.For weight, in physics weight = mass x gravitational acceleration.
Why does force increase with weight?
In the real world, the word 'weight' is commonly wrongly used interchangably with 'mass' as both are measured in kilograms. The formula is Force (weight in this case) = Mass x Acceleration. Force is measured in Newtons (N). Mass - the amount of substance - is measured in Kilograms (Kg) and Acceleration - rate of change of speed - is measured in m/s/s. F=ma, therefore weight increases with mass along with acceleration. However, returning to its scientific definition, weight is 'the force with which a body is attracted to Earth or another celestial body, equal to the product of the object's mass and the acceleration of gravity.'(dictionary.com) The direct answer to the question is thus weight=force and they increase proportionately in a 1:1 ratio. so it does that GET IT!!!!
Do a spring scale measures mass?
Weight is the property measured by a spring scale. That is Mass X Acceleration.
How do you find force if you have the weight?
Weight is a force. It is described as the gravitational force acting on an object. It is measured in newtons. If you are thinking of the mass (measured in kilograms for instance) then you multiply by the acceleration due to gravity. Weight = g x mass.
What three ways can gas be measured?
By normally pressure, volume or weight.
