Understanding the Concepts
* Weight: The force exerted on an object due to gravity.
* Mass: The amount of matter in an object.
* Acceleration due to gravity (g): The acceleration experienced by objects falling freely near the Earth's surface (approximately 9.8 m/s²).
Formula
Weight (Force) = Mass × Acceleration due to gravity
Calculation
1. Convert grams to kilograms: 100 gm = 0.1 kg (since 1 kg = 1000 gm)
2. Apply the formula:
Weight = 0.1 kg × 9.8 m/s²
Weight = 0.98 Newtons (N)
Therefore, the weight force of a 100 gm object is approximately 0.98 Newtons.
