Weight Physics Example 1

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easy

What is the weight of a

12 \text{ kg}

object on Earth? Use

g = 9.8 \text{ m/s}^2

1
Use the weight formula: $W = mg$ , where $m$ is mass and $g = 9.8 \text{ m/s}^2$ .
2
Identify the given values: $m = 12 \text{ kg}$ , $g = 9.8 \text{ m/s}^2$ .
3
Substitute and calculate: $W = 12 \times 9.8 = 117.6 \text{ N}$

Answer

W = 117.6 \text{ N}

Weight is the gravitational force acting on an object, calculated as the product of mass and gravitational acceleration. It is measured in newtons.

About Weight

The gravitational force acting on an object due to its mass, directed toward the center of a massive body.

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