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Which of the following statements about weight is true?

A

Weight is a measure of the gravitational force on an object.

B

Weight varies depending on where the object is located in relation to the Earth.

C

Weight is measured by using a spring scale.

D

All of the above.

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To determine which statements about weight are true, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Weight**: - Weight is defined as the force exerted by gravity on an object. It can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Weight} (W) = \text{mass} (m) \times \text{gravitational acceleration} (g) \] - Here, \(g\) is approximately \(9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2\) on the surface of the Earth. 2. **Analyzing Option 1**: - **Statement**: "Weight is a measure of the gravitational force on an object." - This statement is true because weight is indeed the gravitational force acting on an object due to its mass. 3. **Analyzing Option 2**: - **Statement**: "Weight varies depending on where the object is located in relation to the Earth." - This statement is also true. As an object moves further from the Earth's surface, the gravitational force acting on it decreases, which means its weight decreases as well. 4. **Analyzing Option 3**: - **Statement**: "Weight is measured by using a spring scale." - This statement is true. A spring scale measures weight by the amount of stretch in a spring, which is proportional to the weight of the object being measured. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since all three statements (Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3) are true, the correct answer is: \[ \text{All of the above} \] ### Final Answer: All of the above statements about weight are true. ---
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