The weight of an object is 25kgf. What is it's mass if local gravity is 9.6m/s^2

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The weight of an object is 25 kgf, and to calculate its mass under local gravity of 9.6 m/s², the correct formula is mass = weight / gravity. The calculation performed was 25 kgf / 9.6 m/s², resulting in a mass of approximately 2.60 kg. The confusion between kg and kgf is clarified, emphasizing the importance of understanding these units in physics.

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I've learned Kg to Kgf
this time I got another question.. I think it's another way around..

"The weight of an object is 25kgf. What is it's mass if local gravity is 9.6m/s^2"


Tried this..
25/(9.6)(9.8)= 25.5kg
 
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hakingpawns said:
I've learned Kg to Kgf
this time I got another question.. I think it's another way around..

"The weight of an object is 25kgf. What is it's mass if local gravity is 9.6m/s^2"


Tried this..
25/(9.6)(9.8)= 25.5kg

Never seen Kgf before, but that sounds reasonable.
 

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