Question

What does an object weight measure?

A. The amount of interaction between the object and a scale
B. The gravitational force that is acting on the object
C. The amount of matter the object contains
D. The speed at which the object will fall

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. The gravitational force that is acting on the object.

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, which is typically measured in units such as pounds or newtons.