Understanding the Concepts
* Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It's measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass: The amount of matter in an object. It's measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration due to gravity (g): The acceleration experienced by an object due to the Earth's gravitational pull. It's approximately 9.8 m/s² near the Earth's surface.
Formula
The relationship between weight, mass, and acceleration due to gravity is:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) * Acceleration due to gravity (g)
Calculation
1. Rearrange the formula to solve for g:
g = W / m
2. Substitute the given values:
g = 45.0 N / 15.0 kg
3. Calculate the result:
g = 3.0 m/s²
Answer:
The acceleration due to gravity at that location is 3.0 m/s².