Understanding the Concepts
* Weight (Force): Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass. 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): On Earth, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s². This means that every second, an object's downward velocity increases by 9.8 meters per second.
Formula
The relationship between weight (W), mass (m), and acceleration due to gravity (g) is:
W = m * g
Solving for Mass
1. Rearrange the formula to solve for mass:
m = W / g
2. Plug in the values:
m = 65 N / 9.8 m/s²
3. Calculate:
m ≈ 6.63 kg
Therefore, the mass of a 65 N object on Earth is approximately 6.63 kg.
