Why is the weight of the same object different on different planets?

Weight is the force with which a planet attracts a body towards itself. It is based on the gravity a planet possesses. It is measured in newtons. It varies from place to place depending on gravity. Mathematically, 

                          weight = mass x gravitational acceleration 

Since the gravitational force is different on different planets, the weight is different.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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