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Which equation is used to calculate the weight of an object on a planet?
w = mg
w = mG
w = StartFraction mass over grams EndFraction
w = StartFraction m over C EndFraction
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w = mg
Here w is the weight (force of gravity) on the planet, m is the object's mass (kg), and g is the local gravitational acceleration (m/s^2). Numerically g = GM/R^2 if you want it from the planet's mass M and radius R (G is the gravitational constant). Weight is measured in newtons (N).
Here w is the weight (force of gravity) on the planet, m is the object's mass (kg), and g is the local gravitational acceleration (m/s^2). Numerically g = GM/R^2 if you want it from the planet's mass M and radius R (G is the gravitational constant). Weight is measured in newtons (N).
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