Doc Al said:Keep looking! (It has something to do with the acceleration due to gravity.)
Yes, where a = g.Mathcaptor said:Is it possible that it is W = m * a
Doc Al said:
g is the acceleration due to gravity, a well-known constant (that I'm sure you're expected to know) that describes the strength of Earth's gravity near its surface. Read the link--it's there.Mathcaptor said:I'm not really sure what g is.
Doc Al said:g is the acceleration due to gravity, a well-known constant (that I'm sure you're expected to know) that describes the strength of Earth's gravity near its surface. Read the link--it's there.
What book are you using?
The weight of a person is calculated by multiplying their mass (in kilograms) by the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²).
The weight of a person is different on other planets because the acceleration due to gravity varies from planet to planet. For example, a person who weighs 75.0kg on Earth would weigh only 28.5kg on Mars due to Mars' lower gravity.
Kilograms are a unit of measurement commonly used to measure mass, which is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. Since weight is directly proportional to mass, using kilograms as a unit of measurement for weight is a more accurate representation of an object's mass compared to other units such as pounds or grams.
No, the weight of a person can vary throughout their lifetime due to factors such as changes in muscle mass, body fat, and overall health. However, on Earth, a person's weight would remain relatively constant due to the consistent acceleration due to gravity.
The weight of a person can affect their daily activities in terms of physical exertion and energy expenditure. For example, a person who weighs more will require more effort to perform certain tasks compared to someone who weighs less. Additionally, a person's weight can also impact their overall health and mobility.