Question

Define the term “weight of a body”.

Answer 1

1. The weight of the body is defined as the force with which the earth attracts a body towards the center.
2. It is the product of the mass of the body and acceleration due to gravity
3. It is the measure of the force of gravity acting on a body.
4. The formula for weight is given by: $W=mg(Newton)$
5. As weight is a force its SI unit is also the same as that of force, the SI unit of weight is Newton (N).