The correct units for weight are both Newtons (N) and kg(m/s²), as they represent the same physical quantity. Newton is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared. Therefore, the answer to the question posed in the forum is option (d), which states that both b and c are correct. This conclusion is based on the fundamental relationship between mass, acceleration, and force in physics.
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You are correct.pyroknife said:Homework Statement
The units for weight are
A)kg
B) Newtons
c) kg(m/s^2), the 2 means squared
d) both b and c
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The Attempt at a Solution
i believe the the answer is d am i right?
pyroknife said:Homework Statement
The units for weight are
A)kg
B) Newtons
c) kg(m/s^2), the 2 means squared
d) both b and c
Astronuc said:You are correct.
Newton (N) is a measure of force.
Also force F is the product of mass (m) and acceleration (a). Unit of mass in SI/mks is kg, and unit of acceleration is m/s2 or units of force are kg-m/s2.
The definition of 1 N is 1 kg-m/s2.
pyroknife said:when you typed "kg-m/s^2" does this "-" mean minus or multiplying?