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What is the measure of the force of gravity pulling down on an object called?

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weight

Weight is a measure of the force of gravity pulling down on an object. Buoyant force pushes up on an object. Weight and buoyant force together determine whether an object sinks or floats. This is illustrated in Figure below .

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