Understanding the Concepts
* Weight Force (F): The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It's measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass (m): The amount of matter in an object. It's measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration due to Gravity (g): The acceleration caused by Earth's gravity, approximately 9.8 m/s².
The Formula
The relationship between weight force, mass, and acceleration due to gravity is:
F = m * g
Solving for Mass
To find the mass (m), we can rearrange the formula:
m = F / g
Calculations
1. Given:
* Weight force (F) = 1500 N
* Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s²
2. Substitute values into the formula:
m = 1500 N / 9.8 m/s²
3. Calculate:
m ≈ 153.06 kg
Answer: The mass of the object with a weight force of 1500 N is approximately 153.06 kg.
