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What weight does our weighing machine show?Is it the mass or weight(mg)?
The weighing machine shows the force of gravity acting on an object, which is commonly referred to as weight.
The weighing machine shows the weight (mg) of an object, not its mass. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity on that object.
Weight and mass are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two different physical quantities. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on that object. Mass is constant, while weight can vary depending on the strength of gravity.
The most commonly used unit for weight on a weighing machine is the Newton (N), which is a unit of force. However, some weighing machines may also display weight in other units such as kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).
Yes, a weighing machine can show different weights for the same object depending on the strength of gravity. For example, an object will weigh less on the moon compared to on Earth because the moon has weaker gravity. Additionally, slight variations in the calibration or accuracy of the weighing machine can also result in slightly different weights for the same object.