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What is the correct formula for of the weight w of an object? assume that its mass is m, the magnitude of its acceleration is a, and the local acceleration due to gravity is g?<…

What is the correct formula for of the weight w of an object? assume that its mass is m, the magnitude of its acceleration is a, and the local acceleration due to gravity is g?<…
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What is the correct formula for of the weight w of an object? assume that its mass is m, the magnitude of its acceleration is a, and the local acceleration due to gravity is g?

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Weight = Mass × Acceleration
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W = m • g

Weight = mass x local gravity.

The object's acceleration doesn't matter.
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