What is the difference between mg, Fg and W?

A: There’s no difference. They’re all the same thing

Correct answer: A. Fg, W, and Mg all mean the same thing. It means weight which is a force that is always directed downward. Fg means the “force due to gravity” also known as W (weight). The equation for W = mg. This is based on Newton’s second law F = ma. All of these are forces, which is why B and C are incorrect. All 3 depend on mass, which is why D is incorrect.

B: Mg is an acceleration while Fg and W are forces

C: Fg and W are accelerations while Mg is a force

D: Mg depends on mass while Fg does not

What is the difference between mg, Fg and W?

What is the difference between mg, Fg and W?

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