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Mass is an inherent property of an object and it does not change. Most commonly, we weigh objects on the earth. An object's weight depends on the attraction by gravity to another object. The formula for weight on the earth is

weight = (a constant) x (mass of object) x (mass of earth)/(d-squared)

where d = distance between center of mass of object and center of mass of earth

d-squared is the distance d, raised to the second power.

A person weighs slightly less on the top of a mountain than they weigh at sea level.

Because moon's mass is only about one-sixth the mass of the earth, the weight of a man on the moon is about 1/6 of his weight on the earth.

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How can change volume into weight?

You cannot. Volume and weight are two different characteristics and, according to basic dimensional analysis, conversion from one to the other is not valid. If you had the density of the substance, you would be able to convert the volume to mass. But mass is not the same as weight. You would then need information about the strength of gravitational attraction at the location to convert the mass into weight.


What is the weight an object with a mass of 5.0kg?

Weight is an objects mass times the gravitational acceleration it undergoes. For a 5.0kg mass this would be 49N which equals 11.02 pounds.


Why is the mass of an object the same on the moon as it is on earth but the objects weight is different?

That is because Earth has more gravity. Weight = mass x gravity.


What is the difference of percent of mass and percent of volume?

Percent of an objects mass is expressed in terms of its weight. Percent of an objects volume is expressed in terms of its size.


Is platinum's weight 195 grams or kilograms?

The weight cannot be 195 grams nor kilograms because these are measures of mass, not weight.The weight will depend on the quantity of platinum and the force of gravity.The weight cannot be 195 grams nor kilograms because these are measures of mass, not weight.The weight will depend on the quantity of platinum and the force of gravity.The weight cannot be 195 grams nor kilograms because these are measures of mass, not weight.The weight will depend on the quantity of platinum and the force of gravity.The weight cannot be 195 grams nor kilograms because these are measures of mass, not weight.The weight will depend on the quantity of platinum and the force of gravity.

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Does mass or weight depend on a objects location?

Weight depends on an object's location because it is a measure of the force of gravity acting on the object. Mass, on the other hand, is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and does not change with location.


Are objects masses?

Of course objects have mass because Mass is any object that has weight.


The average position of the distribution of the weight of an object is?

Center of gravity is the average position of the distribution of the weight of an object. For objects near the earth's surface, center of gravity is the same location as center of mass. This is because weight and mass are proportional.


How does weight change in space?

In space, weightlessness occurs because there is no gravity acting on objects. As a result, objects and astronauts float freely without feeling the sensation of weight. This is different from mass, which remains constant regardless of location.


What changes with location mass or weight?

weight.. Mass always stays the same


What Point around which an objects weight is evenly distributed?

The point around which an object's weight is evenly distributed is called the center of mass. It represents the average location of all the mass in the object. The center of mass is crucial in understanding the object's motion and stability.


Does density define an objects mass?

weight


Does an objects weight increases its mass decrases?

no, weight is just an objects mass with the force of gravity, so as one increases the other will increase too


Is an objects mass its weight?

No, an object's mass is a measure of the amount of matter it contains, while its weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass. Mass is invariant, meaning it does not change with location, while weight can vary depending on the strength of gravity.


Why do objects with more mass weigh more than objects with less mass?

Objects with more mass weigh more because weight is directly proportional to mass. The gravitational force acting on an object is stronger when the object has more mass, resulting in a greater weight measurement.


Who found (discovered) that objects of different mass and weight fall at the same rate?

Who found (discovered) that objects of different mass and weight fall at the same rate


Does increasing an objects mass affect the objects weight if gravity does not change?

yes