Mass of a person who weighs 500 N

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To find the mass of a person weighing 500 N, the formula used is weight (Fg) equals mass (m) times the acceleration due to gravity (g). Given that g is 9.8 m/s², the mass can be calculated by rearranging the equation to m = Fg/g. Dividing 500 N by 9.8 m/s² results in a mass of approximately 51.02 kg. The calculations confirm the relationship between weight and mass under Earth's gravity. This demonstrates the application of basic physics principles in solving weight-related problems.
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If weight is the product of mass times the acceleration on mass due to gravity, what is the mass of a person who weighs 500 N? (The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/sec/sec.)


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500x9.8=4900
 
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i got 51.02 from doing 500/9.8

Fg=m*g
g=9.8
m=unknown
Fg=500
 
Thanks for the help. I think I have it now.
 

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