Understanding the Concepts
* Weight (W): The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. Measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass (m): The amount of matter in an object. Measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration due to gravity (g): The acceleration experienced by objects due to Earth's gravity. Approximately 9.8 m/s².
Formula:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) × Acceleration due to gravity (g)
Solving for Mass:
1. Rearrange the formula: m = W / g
2. Plug in the values: m = 80 N / 9.8 m/s²
3. Calculate: m ≈ 8.16 kg
Therefore, the mass of the object is approximately 8.16 kilograms.
