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17. Which of the following is the closest weight in newtons of a 7.0-kilogram

bowling ball? *
A. 7.0 newtons
B. 70 newtons
C. 700 newtons
d. 7000 newtons

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Weight = (mass) x (gravity)

Weight = (7.0 kg) x (gravity)

On Earth, where (gravity) is roughly 10 N/kg . . .

Weight = (7.0 kg) x (roughly 10 N/kg)

Weight = roughly 70 Newtons

That's B on Earth.

It would be some other number on other bodies.

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