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A 1.29 kg book in space has a weight of 7.77 N.

What is the value of gravitational field at
that location?

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Answer:

6.02 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Mathematically, Force is described as the product of mass and acceleration

F=mg

where F is force in Newton,N , m is mass in Kilograms and g is acceleration due to gravity.

Given that mass,m=1.29g

Weight=F=7.77 N

g=F/m = 7.77/1.29 =6.02 m/s²

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