W = mgCopy formats
Variables
- W
- weightnewton (N)
- m
- masskg
- g
- gravitational field strengthm/s²
Conditions / notes
Uses a locally uniform gravitational field.
Reference details
- Subject
- Mechanics
- Topic
- dynamics
- Plain text
W = m g
Mechanics · dynamics
Approximates the gravitational force on a mass near a chosen surface.
W = mgUses a locally uniform gravitational field.
W = m g