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What is the weight, in Newtons, of a person on Earth whose mass is 90 kilograms? Gravity near the Earth's surface is 9.8 m/s2.

What is the answer rounded to the nearest tenth?

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Answer:

W = 882 N

Explanation:

Given that,

The weight of a person, W = 90 kg

The value of acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s²

We need to find the weight of the person on Earth. The formula for the weight of an object is given by :

W = mg

Substitute all the values,

W = 90 kg × 9.8 m/s²

W = 882 N

So, the weight of the person is equal to 882 N.

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