Question

select the correct answer.
when you step on a bathroom scale, it tells you how much you weigh. how is the word weight defined? if youre not sure, take a guess.

the amount of matter in an object
a measure of the pull of gravity on an object
the speed at which an object strikes earth
the distance between an object and earth

Explanation:

Define weight and mass

Weight is the gravitational force exerted on an object by a celestial body like Earth. Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Evaluate the given options

• "the amount of matter in an object" describes mass, not weight.
• "a measure of the pull of gravity on an object" correctly describes weight.
• "the speed at which an object strikes Earth" describes impact velocity.
• "the distance between an object and Earth" describes altitude or position.

Identify the correct choice

The second option correctly defines weight as the measure of the gravitational pull on an object.

Answer:

• the amount of matter in an object
• a measure of the pull of gravity on an object (Correct answer)
• the speed at which an object strikes Earth
• the distance between an object and Earth