Weight of Object: Calculating Force from Acceleration

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To calculate the weight of an object given its acceleration and net force, the relevant formula is F = m * a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration. Given a net force of 2.0 N and an acceleration of 1.0 m/s², the mass can be calculated as m = F/a, resulting in a mass of 2.0 kg. The weight of the object can then be determined using the formula weight = m * g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²). Therefore, the weight of the object would be approximately 19.62 N. Providing an initial attempt at a solution is essential for receiving help in such discussions.
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If an object has an acceleration of 1.0m/s and net force is 2.0N what is the weight?
 
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You will not an answer so easily on this website. For one, this should be posted in the homework section of the site, but secondly, and perhaps more importantly, you must provide an attempt at a solution before I (or, hopefully, anyone else) will help you.
 
Do you know any formulas that involve acceleration, force, and weight (or maybe just mass)?
 

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