Question

consider the three statements. two are true. one is false. select the false statement.
tap a statement to select or deselect. tap the check answer button when ready
#1 the weight of an object is equal to the force with which gravity pulls upon the object.
#2 the mass of an object on earth is identical to the mass of the same object on the moon.
#3 the weight of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by the force of gravity.

Explanation:

• Statement #1: Weight is the force due to gravity acting on an object. So, this statement is true.
• Statement #2: Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It does not change with location (whether on Earth or the moon). So, this statement is true.
• Statement #3: The formula for weight is \(W = mg\), where \(W\) is weight, \(m\) is mass, and \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity (not the force of gravity). So, this statement is false.

Answer:

Statement #3 is the false statement.