Question

Which of the following correctly states how to calculate the weight of an object on Earth given the object’s mass?
A. Subtract 9.8 m/s2 to get the object’s weight in newtons.
B. Divide the mass by 9.8 m/s2 to get the object’s weight in newtons.
C. Multiply the mass by 9.8 m/s2 to get the object’s weight in newtons.
D. Multiply the weight by 9.8 m/s2 to get the object’s mass in newtons.

Answer 1

Do you remember the formula for force of gravity?

Answer 2

No i do not

Answer 3

Sorry, had to take that quiz.

Answer 4

\[F_{g} = m \times g = Weight\]

Answer 5

\[g = 9.8 m/s^2\]

Answer 6

I think I have the answer but I want to run it by you and see if it was correct.

Answer 7

What did you go with

Answer 8

I went with the answer C.

Answer 9

That's correct :)

Answer 10

Okay thank you

Answer 11

As per what I've posted several times,

\[F_{g} = m \times g = Weight\]