How do I calculate mass when I have the height and weight?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the calculation of mass given height and weight, specifically in the context of determining the mass of a lion. Participants explore the relationship between weight and mass, as well as the implications of the information provided.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need to calculate a lion's mass based on height and weight.
  • Another participant asserts that if mass is already known, there is no calculation necessary.
  • A third participant suggests that the question should be clarified, emphasizing that if weight is given, mass can be derived using the formula weight = (mass)(gravity).

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are competing interpretations of the initial question regarding the relationship between height, weight, and mass.

Contextual Notes

There is ambiguity regarding the definitions of height, weight, and mass, as well as the assumptions underlying the calculations mentioned.

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I need to calculate a lions mass and all i know is the height and mass!
 
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If you know mass you know mass so there is nothing to calculate.
 
Rectify your question Kureiji...If you are given with mass, then there is nothing to calculate
 
i think kureji said that the height and weight are given
so if the weight is given you can calculate mass from the formula weight=(mass)(gravity)
 

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