Here's why:
* Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.
* Newton (N) is the unit of force.
* Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms (kg).
The relationship between weight, mass, and the acceleration due to gravity (g) is:
Weight (N) = Mass (kg) x Acceleration due to gravity (m/s²)
On Earth, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s². Therefore:
1 N = 0.102 kg x 9.8 m/s²
1 N ≈ 102 grams x 9.8 m/s²
So, an object with a mass of approximately 102 grams experiences a force of 1 Newton due to gravity on Earth.
