Final answer:
In physics, there are various concepts related to forces and motion. Hooke's law explains the relationship between force and extension in a spring. Weight is the force of gravity on an object, and it can be measured in newtons using a spring balance. Newton's first law states that an object stays at rest or moves at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a force.
Step-by-step explanation:
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- When a spring is pulled, the force is proportional to the extension (called Hooke's law).
- Weight is the force of gravity on an object due to the pull of the Earth.
- Weights and other forces are measured in newtons.
- Here on Earth, the pull of gravity on a mass of 1 kg is 9.8 Newtons.
- Weight is measured by a spring balance and varies from place to place.
- Newton's first law says: every mass stays at rest or moves at constant velocity in a straight line unless a resultant force acts on it.
- To move in a stable orbit, an object must have a centripetal force on it.