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Homework Statement
A set of scales calibrated to read weight reads 1.47 x 10^2 N. Find the mass of the object standing on it.
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cristo said:Ok, you need to stop posting all these questions and, instead, focus on one at a time. Once you solve your lion question, then you should be able to tackle this one.
Vikingjl11 said:Is that 1.47 x 102 Newtons?
F = ma(gravity)
Vikingjl11 said:yes, F(force)=M(mass) x a(acceleration)- In this case "a" equals accel. due to gravity.
Mass refers to the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the measure of the force of gravity acting on that object. Mass is measured in kilograms (kg), while weight is measured in newtons (N).
To convert weight in newtons to mass in kilograms, you can use the formula: mass = weight / acceleration due to gravity. In this case, the acceleration due to gravity is usually rounded to 9.8 m/s^2. Therefore, the mass would be 1.47 x 10^2 N / 9.8 m/s^2 = 15 kg.
No, mass and weight cannot have the same value. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on that object. They are two different physical quantities with different units of measurement.
To find the mass of an object if you only know its weight, you need to know the acceleration due to gravity at that location. Once you have that information, you can use the formula: mass = weight / acceleration due to gravity. For example, on Earth's surface where the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s^2, an object with a weight of 1.47 x 10^2 N would have a mass of 15 kg.
Yes, you can determine the weight of an object if you know its mass and the acceleration due to gravity at that location. The formula for weight is weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity. For example, an object with a mass of 15 kg on Earth's surface would have a weight of 1.47 x 10^2 N.