The weight (W) of an object is the product of its mass (m) in kilograms and g, the acceleration due to gravity in meters/second2. If the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 meters/second2, find the corresponding weights for these masses.

mass in kilograms = {22.1, 33.5, 41.3, 59.2, 78}

The weights (in newtons) for the given masses are

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The weight (W) of an object is the product of its mass (m) in kilograms and g, the acceleration due to gravity in meters/second2. If the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 meters/second2, find the corresponding weights for these masses.

mass in kilograms = {22.1, 33.5, 41.3, 59.2, 78}


The weights (in newtons) for the given masses are

astrophysics · Answer

$$W = m \times g$$ so what's the problem herre?

astrophysics · Answer

They have given you the mass, and the gravity which is 9.8 m/s^2

astrophysics · Answer

Paying attention to the units, you can see Newton's is the product of kg multiplied by m/s^2. $$W = m \times g = kg \times \frac{ m }{ s^2 } = N$$

anonymous · Answer

so whats the answer?

astrophysics · Answer

We don't give direct answers here, I'm trying to help you understand the concept so you can do it on your own.

astrophysics · Answer

You want weight in newtons so just multiply each of your masses by gravity

anonymous · Answer

ok so what do I do

astrophysics · Answer

$$W_1 = 22.1 \times 9.8 = ...$$ etc for all your weights

astrophysics · Answer

where the subscript 1 represents your first weight using first mass

anonymous · Answer

oh ok