Inactive Tutor answered 10/02/19
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"weight" is the force of gravity. F = m*a
At the surface of the Earth, the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8m/sec^2
So: 100N = m * 9.8
m = 100/9.8
Sandra A.
asked 10/02/19On Earth, a football player weight 100 Newton’s. Calculate his mass.
Inactive Tutor answered 10/02/19
"weight" is the force of gravity. F = m*a
At the surface of the Earth, the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8m/sec^2
So: 100N = m * 9.8
m = 100/9.8
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