The Weight of an Object Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

The weight of an object is

• A)the same as the mass of the object.
• B)the quantity of matter in the object.
• C)the mass of the object multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity at sea level,regardless of where the object is located.
• D)the result of the gravitational force acting on the object.
• E)the reading on a spring scale attached to the object.

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Definitions:

Aquifers

Underground layers of water-bearing rock or materials that can yield water for use.

Guano

The accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats, used historically as a highly effective fertilizer because of its high nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium content.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often used in construction and as a raw material in cement production.

Aquifer

An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, or silt) from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well.