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The Meaning of Weight

Authors :
Iona, Mario
Source :
Physics Teacher. May 75 13(5):263-274.
Publication Year :
1975

Abstract

Presents a summary and comparison of various views on the concepts of mass and weight. Includes a consideration of gravitational force in an inertial system and apparent gravitational force on a rotating earth. Discusses the units and methods for measuring mass and weight. (GS)

Details

Volume :
13
Issue :
5
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
<searchLink fieldCode=&quot;SO&quot; term=&quot;%22Physics+Teacher%22&quot;><i>Physics Teacher</i></searchLink>. May 75 13(5):263-274.
Accession number :
EJ121502