Your weight as measured on your bathroom scale is
A)equal to your mass.
B)the force due to gravity on you.
C)a property of mechanical equilibrium.
D)all of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Weight is the force exerted on your body due to gravity. It is not equal to your mass, which is a measure of the amount of matter in your body. Also, weight is not a property of mechanical equilibrium. Therefore, only option B is correct.

Your Weight as Measured on Your Bathroom Scale Is