This value is often rounded to 10 Newtons for simpler calculations.
Here's why:
* Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: This law states that the force of gravity between two objects is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.
* Earth's Mass and Radius: The Earth has a large mass and a specific radius.
* Acceleration due to Gravity (g): The force of gravity on a 1 kg mass is equivalent to the acceleration due to gravity (g) on Earth, which is approximately 9.8 m/s². This means that an object falling freely will accelerate downwards at 9.8 meters per second every second.
Therefore, the force of gravity on a 1 kg mass is 9.8 Newtons (or approximately 10 Newtons).
