Chapter 1, Problem 1.14P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : Differences between mass and weight are to be determined. Also, the reason for the difference in weight of an object on the Earth and the moon is to be determined.

Concept Introduction : Newton's laws determine a body's weight on Earth and any other planet. Weight is given by mass multiplied by gravitational acceleration shown below:

  $W=m\times g$

Here, $W$ is weight, $m$ mass, and $g$ is gravitational acceleration or pull.