A force sensor is placed on a table top upside down, as show in the attached picture. After zeroing the force sensor, you will place one of the magnets on the sensor. The sensor will read a particular number. What is this number telling you about the magnet?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I think that the number tells you the amount of force(gravity) that is being exerted on the magnet by the earth. Is this correct?

phi · Answer

That is my guess.  If you divide the force (in Newtons) by 9.8 you should get the weight of the magnet in kg.

anonymous · Answer

Got it. Can you look at my new question now too? It's along the same lines.

anonymous · Answer

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phi · Answer

of course, if there are magnets or magnetically attractive metals in the meter, I think things go awry