Understanding the Concepts
* Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. Measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass: The amount of matter in an object. Measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration due to gravity (g): The rate at which objects accelerate towards the Earth's center due to gravity. Approximately 9.8 m/s².
Formula
The relationship between weight (W), mass (m), and acceleration due to gravity (g) is:
* W = m * g
Solving for Mass
1. Rearrange the formula to solve for mass (m):
m = W / g
2. Plug in the values:
* W = 650 N
* g = 9.8 m/s²
3. Calculate:
m = 650 N / 9.8 m/s²
m ≈ 66.3 kg
Therefore, your mass is approximately 66.3 kilograms.