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In Physics / College | 2025-07-03

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between mass and weight?
A. An object with twice the mass of another object will weigh half as much.
B. An object with twice the mass of another object will weigh one-fourth as much.
C. An object with twice the mass of another object will weigh four times as much.
D. An object with twice the mass of another object will weigh twice as much.

Asked by janelleirwin1022

Answer (2)

Mass refers to the quantity of matter in an object while weight is the gravitational force acting on that mass. The correct answer to the question is that an object with twice the mass will weigh twice as much. This is accurately represented by option D. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass. The correct answer is D: An object with twice the mass of another object will weigh twice as much. This reflects their direct relationship as defined by the formula Weight = Mass × Gravity.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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