Finding acceleration and weight

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration due to gravity and the weight of a 9.2 kg object on a different planet where it falls 27.4 meters in 6.2 seconds. The calculated acceleration is approximately 1.195 m/s², derived from the kinematic equation. The object's weight on this planet is found to be about 10.99 N, while its weight on Earth would be approximately 11.62 N. There is confusion regarding the appropriate units for weight, with a suggestion that the average velocity calculation was misapplied. The thread emphasizes the importance of using correct formulas and units in physics calculations.
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Homework Statement



On some strange planet you find that a 9.2 kg object falls downward 27.4 meters in 6.2 seconds. What is the magnitude of the accleration due to gravity on this planet? How much does the object weigh on this planet? How much would it weigh back on earth?

Homework Equations



xf = xi +vit +1/2at^2
w= mg

The Attempt at a Solution



a. 27.4 m/ 6.2 s = 4.42 m/s

27.4 = 0 + 4.42 + 1/2 a 6.2^2

27.4 = 4.42 + 19.22a

a= 1.195 m/s^2

b. 1.195(9.2)

10.99 mg(?)

c. (1.195) (9.8 m/s)

= 11.62 mg(?)

I thought the units would be in mg for the weight, but it said my units were inapproriate as well.
 
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