SSC
PHYSICS
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Question
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The force of gravity acting on an object is also called its ____
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velocity
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speed
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weight
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mass
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The weight of an object is defined as the force of gravity on the object and may be calculated as the mass times the acceleration of gravity, w = mg. Since the weight is a force, its SI unit is the newton.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gravitational force is responsible for the weight of physical objects. The weight is a force which is measured in newton (N). It is the force acting on an object due to the gravitational pull.
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