Newton's Weight on Earth: Reason Explained

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In summary, Newton's weight on Earth is the force of gravity acting on an object due to its mass and is measured in newtons. It is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by the acceleration due to gravity and can vary at different locations on the planet. Other planets have different levels of gravity, resulting in different weights for objects. An object's weight on Earth does not change over time, unless its mass or location changes.
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body's weight Newton on the surface of earth.Its weight one-earth's radius above the surface will be one-fourth weight.

can you tell me the reason.. why?
 
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M.UZAIR A.J. said:
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body's weight Newton on the surface of earth.Its weight one-earth's radius above the surface will be one-fourth weight.

can you tell me the reason.. why?

Welcome to the PF.

This information on Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation should help you to answer your question:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton's_law_of_universal_gravitation

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1. What is Newton's weight on Earth?

Newton's weight on Earth refers to the force of gravity acting on an object due to its mass. On Earth, this force is typically measured in newtons, named after Sir Isaac Newton who first described the laws of gravity.

2. How is Newton's weight on Earth calculated?

Newton's weight on Earth is calculated by multiplying an object's mass (in kilograms) by the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 meters per second squared). This equation, W = mg, represents Newton's second law of motion, which states that force is equal to mass times acceleration.

3. Does Newton's weight on Earth change at different locations on the planet?

Yes, Newton's weight on Earth does change at different locations on the planet. This is because the force of gravity is directly proportional to the distance from the center of the Earth. Therefore, an object will weigh slightly more at the Earth's poles than at the equator.

4. How does Newton's weight on Earth compare to other planets?

Newton's weight on Earth is determined by the mass and size of the Earth, as well as its distance from the sun. Other planets have different masses and sizes, leading to different levels of gravity and therefore different weights. For example, a person who weighs 150 pounds on Earth would weigh 355 pounds on Jupiter and only 57 pounds on the moon.

5. Does an object's weight on Earth change over time?

An object's weight on Earth does not change over time, as long as the mass and location of the object remain the same. However, if an object's mass changes (such as through weight gain or loss), its weight on Earth will also change accordingly.

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