Understanding the Concepts
* Weight (Force of Gravity): Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. It's measured in Newtons (N).
* Mass: Mass is the amount of matter in an object. It's measured in kilograms (kg).
* Acceleration due to Gravity (g): The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately 9.8 m/s².
Formula
The relationship between weight, mass, and acceleration due to gravity is:
Weight (W) = Mass (m) × Acceleration due to gravity (g)
Solving for Mass
1. Rearrange the formula to solve for mass:
m = W / g
2. Plug in the given values:
m = 4900 N / 9.8 m/s²
3. Calculate the mass:
m = 500 kg
Therefore, the mass of the 4900 Newtons bobsled is 500 kg.
