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On a given planet, the weight of an object varies directly with the mass of the object. Suppose that an object whose mass is 8 kg weighs 40 N. Find the weight of an object whose mass is 7 kg.​

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Answer:

35N

Explanation:

Find the constant multiplied to the mass:

8 * k = 40

Divided by 8

k = 5

Find the weight of a 7 kg mass

7 * 5 = 35N

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