Mass m and table ( how big Q I'm pushing )

In summary, the conversation discusses the speed of objects with respect to the Earth and the Sun, as well as the force and symmetry of a pipe containing dynamite. The relationship between these factors is unclear and the relevance to the table's leg and friction is unknown.
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I really have no idea what you are asking here. You have dynamite inside a pipe? Is the pipe the "table's leg" you are referring to? What possible relevance could speed with respect to the Earth (isn't the pipe or table on the earth) or with respect to the sun possibly have to do with this?
 

1. What is mass m and why is it important?

Mass m refers to the amount of matter an object contains. It is important because it affects the object's inertia, which is its resistance to changes in motion.

2. How is mass m measured?

Mass m is typically measured using a balance scale or by comparing it to a standard unit of mass, such as a kilogram or gram.

3. What is the relationship between mass m and weight?

Mass m and weight are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Mass m is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. However, the weight of an object is directly proportional to its mass m.

4. How does the size of Q affect the force I'm pushing?

The size of Q, or the charge, does not directly affect the force you are pushing. The force is determined by the mass m of the object and its acceleration, which is influenced by other factors such as friction and the applied force. However, the charge can indirectly impact the force through electromagnetic forces if the object has an electric charge.

5. What is the relationship between mass m and acceleration?

Mass m and acceleration have an inverse relationship, meaning that as mass m increases, acceleration decreases, and vice versa. This is described by Newton's second law of motion, which states that the force applied to an object is equal to its mass m multiplied by its acceleration.

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