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What is the formula for weight and mass?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

The formula connecting weight and mass is: Weight = Mass × Gravitational acceleration or W = m × g

Where:

  • W = Weight (measured in Newtons)
  • m = Mass (measured in kilograms)
  • g = Gravitational acceleration (approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth)

This formula shows that weight depends on both mass and the local gravitational field.

General · Class 12