Question

An object of mass 5 kg weighs 30 N on planet Z. The acceleration due to gravity on planet z is?

a) 30 m/s^2 b) 10 m/s^2 c) 6 m/s^2 d) 0.17 m/s^2 e) 150 N

Answer 1

F = ma, so a = F/m. The force being applies on the object is 30 N, and the mass is 5 kg. 30/5 = 6 m/s^2.