College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 1 - Measurement and Problem Solving - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 27: 2

Answer

Weight is a derived quantity.

Work Step by Step

Weight is a derived quantity as it is found by multiplying mass with the acceleration of gravity using the equation: $W=mg$
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