The Gravity of Weight (document)

The gravity of weight refers to the force that pulls objects towards the center of a massive body, like Earth. This force gives an object its weight, which is the measure of how heavy it is. Weight depends on two factors: the object's mass (the amount of matter it contains) and the gravitational pull of the Earth. While mass remains constant regardless of location, weight can change—for example, you weigh less on the Moon due to its weaker gravity. Understanding this concept is essential in fields like physics, engineering, and even everyday life, such as when determining how much something weighs.