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What is the mass of a reindeer (on earth) that has a weight of 623 N

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Answer: 140 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight on an object on Earth is different from other bodies in space due to the gravity acting on the object.

Gravity on Earth is 9.80665 m/s². A kg on earth is therefore 9.80665 newtons (N).

With a weight of 623, the mass of the reindeer is:

= 623 / 9.80665

= 63.52832 kg

Converting to pounds:

A kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds:

= 63.52832 * 2.20462

= 140 pounds

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