Question

If the soccer ball has a mass of 284g, and gravitational force is 9.81 m/s2 on Earth, what is the weight of the soccer ball?

If the watermelon has a mass of 850g, and gravitational force is 9.81 m/s2 on Earth, what is the weight of the watermelon?

Which will hit the ground first?

Answer 1

1. 2.79 N
2. 8.34 N
3. Watermelon

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight of soccer ball

• Weight = mass (in kg) × gravitational force
• Weight = 284 x 10⁻³ x 9.81
• Weight = 0.284 x 9.81
• Weight = 2.79 N (approximately)

Weight of watermelon

• Weight = mass (in kg) x gravitational force
• Weight = 850 x 10⁻³ x 9.81
• Weight = 0.85 x 9.81
• Weight = 8.34 N (approximately)

As the watermelon has more weight, it will hit the ground first.