What is the mass of this object?

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The discussion centers on calculating the mass of an object subjected to a net force of 200N, resulting in a velocity change from 30km/h to 20km/h over 2.3 seconds. The correct acceleration is determined to be -1.2m/s². The mass is calculated using the formula m = F/a, leading to a correct mass of approximately 170kg, contrary to an erroneous answer of 170g found in the answer key. Participants confirm the mass calculation as 167.8kg, which rounds to 170kg.

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Homework Statement



A net force of 200N is applied to an object, causing its velocity to change from 30km/h to 20km/h in 2.3s.


Homework Equations



What is the object's acceleration? What is its mass?

The Attempt at a Solution



I got the correct answer for acceleration (-1.2m/s^2), but I'm having trouble with finding the mass.

I'm getting 199kg (m = 200N/1.2m/s^2), but the answer key says 170g. How is that correct?
 
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200/1.2 does not equal 199.

The answer should indeed be about 170kg.
Check your calculations again.
 
Thanks.

Apparently I can't use my calculator properly.

I guess 170g is probably a typo in the book.
 
they probably meant 170kg.
I got 167.8kg, which approximated to two significant figures gives indeed 170kg.
 

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