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QUESTION: If the

value of g on Earth is
10 N/kg, then what
will be the weight of
a mass of 20 kg;

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w = m x g

= mg

w = 20 x 9.8

20 x 9.8 = 196

The weight of an object with a mass of 20 kg is 196 newtons.

I used the approximate gravitational acceleration but it would be 200N if you used your 10m/s acceleration.

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