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An object has a mass of 250 g . What is the gravitational force of the object by the earth

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The object's "weight" is (mass) x ( acceleration of gravity).

On Earth, the acceleration of gravity is about 9.8 m/s² .

250 g = 0.25 kilogram .

The strength of the mutual gravitational forces
between the object and the Earth is

(0.25 kg) x (9.8 m/s²) = 2.45 newtons

(about 8.82 ounces)

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