Re: definition of weight (again)

[Gary Karshner <karshner@STMARYTX.EDU>]

Larry,
        You do realize that scales not only read wrong on an elevator, but
anywhere on Earth except the North pole!
Gary

At 05:08 PM 2/7/02 -0700, you wrote:
> I have my favorite definition of weight too (I say it is the gravitational
> force and so what the scales read is not equal to your weight in an
> accelerating elevator).  BUT.... I am willing to change if we can all agree
> on the _best_ definition.
>
> Larry (being only slightly facetious)