Final answer:
To calculate the weight in Newtons using the formula F = m x a, convert the mass from grams to kilograms (0.1 kg) and multiply by the given acceleration (10 m/s^2) to get 1 Newton.
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula to calculate force is F = m x a, where 'F' is the force in Newtons, 'm' is the mass in kilograms, and 'a' is the acceleration in meters per second squared. In the question, the mass (m) is given as 100 grams, which needs to be converted to kilograms by dividing by 1000. Therefore, m = 0.1 kg. Using the given acceleration (a = 10 m/s2), we apply Newton's second law to find the weight, which is the force due to gravity:
F = (0.1 kg) x (10 m/s2) = 1 N.
Hence, the correct answer is D) 1 Newton.