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  • Calculating Gravitational Force: How to Determine Weight in Newtons
    To calculate the force of gravity pulling on your mass measured in newtons, we can use the formula:

    $$F = mg$$

    - \(F\) is the force of gravity, measured in newtons (N)

    - \(m\) is your mass, measured in kilograms (kg)

    - \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²)

    For example, if your mass is 70 kg, the force of gravity pulling on you would be:

    $$F = (70 \text{ kg})(9.8 \text{ m/s²}) = 686 \text{ N}$$

    Therefore, the force of gravity pulling on a 70 kg mass is approximately 686 newtons.

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