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Is it possible to measure the force of a stationary object?

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Yes. You can measure the force of gravity pulling the object. Just use the gravitational constant for the acceleration of the object.

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What is mass movement?

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Mass movement is the movement of surface material caused by gravity. Landslides and rockfalls are examples of very sudden movements of this type. Geological agents such as water, wind and ice all work with gravity to cause a leveling of land, too.

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What is a gravitational force?

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A force caused by a massive object (as opposed to a massless object). There are various theories as to how gravity works. Newton's is easiest to understand and apply, but more up-to-date theories (such as general relativity) are used when increased accuracy is needed.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The basic formula for kinetic energy is mass x velocity squared, divided by 2.

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What is the difference between weight and force?

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Weight is a particular type of force, caused by a gravitational field acting upon a mass.

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