GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mass and weight have the same meaning. To increase the weight of an object requires an increase in the mass of the object.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In common usage, the mass of an object is often referred to as its weight, though these are in fact different concepts and quantities. Nevertheless, one object will always weigh more than another with less mass if both are subject to the same gravity (i.e. the same gravitational field strength).

Detailed explanation-2: -Mass and weight may seem like the same thing, but in fact these two measurements are very different. Mass is the total amount of matter, or “stuff, ‘’ in an object. Weight is the force of gravity on an object. Mass always stays the same, but weight can change depending on how much gravity is acting upon an object.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mass is a fundamental measurement of how much matter an object contains. Weight is a measurement of the gravitational force on an object. It not only depends on the object’s mass, but also on its location. Therefore, weight is actually a measure of force.

Detailed explanation-4: -5. Weight and mass are the same thing. False. Weight varies depending on gravity, mass stays the same.

Detailed explanation-5: -So as the mass of either object increases, the force of gravitational attraction between them also increases. If the mass of one of the objects is doubled, then the force of gravity between them is doubled. If the mass of one of the objects is tripled, then the force of gravity between them is tripled.

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