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The Meaning of Weight
Iona, Mario
Physics Teacher, 13, 5, 263-274, May 75
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)
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Force, Instruction, Measurement, Physics, Science Education, Science Materials, Scientific Concepts, Weight
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