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What is the weight of a glider with a mass of 5.3 grams? (Hint: watch your units!)
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What is the weight of a glider with a mass of 5.3 grams? (Hint: watch your units!)

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The answer Is 0.something
User Rydell
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Answer: 0.053

Step-by-step explanation:

So, we convert 5.3 grams into kilograms.

5.3g = 0.0053 kg (Since 1kg equals 1000g)

On Earth, gravity is 10 N/kg.

Weight = mass x gravity

Weight = 0.0053kg x 10 N/kg

Weight = 0.053 Newtons (On Earth)

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