How do I make a weight feel heavier?

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To make a weight feel heavier, one can increase the mass of the object, as altering gravitational force on Earth is not feasible. The discussion clarifies the difference between true weight, which is the gravitational force acting on an object, and apparent weight, which is the contact force supporting it. To enhance the sensation of heaviness, accelerating the object can effectively change its apparent weight. Additionally, resting the arms for a week is suggested as a method to perceive weights differently. Understanding these concepts can help in manipulating how weight is experienced.
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'Weight' is another name for the force of gravity, and it is determined by properties of the Earth (mass and size). This is why, for example, objects weight less on the moon than they do on the earth.
 


tmmcentral said:
How do I make a weight feel heavier?

Don't do anything with your arms for about a week.
 


tmmcentral said:
How do I make a weight feel heavier?

W= mg

You can increase the mass of the object (which is more reasonable) than trying to raise the
gravity force while you're on Earth.
 


tmmcentral said:
How do I make a weight feel heavier?
When you talk about making a weight "feel" heavier, I presume you are talking about the apparent weight of the object, not its true weight. (Apparent weight = the magnitude of the contact force supporting the object; true weight = the Earth's gravitational force on the object.)

To change the apparent weight, accelerate the object.
 

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