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If a person weighs 100 pounds what is the gravitational force that is pulling downwards on the person.
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If a person weighs 100 pounds what is the gravitational force that is pulling downwards on the person.

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Convert pounds to kg which is 100 pounds = 45.36 kg x 10N/kg (which is the gravitational field strength of earth) = 453.6 N
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Answer: 444.5N (Newtons)

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