Question

The mass of an object is 61 kg. If the weight of 1 kg mass is 10 N, what will
the weight of this object be in:
i. kgf
ii. N

Answer 1

Explanation:

Weight =Mass×acceleration

Acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface:

Weight=mg

49N=5×g

g = 9.8 m/s

2

Acceleration on the moon:

6

1

×9.8=1.6333m/s

2

The weight on the moon:

5 × 1.6333= 8.1665 N

Answer: 8.1665 N