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A man has a mass of 85kg what is his weight
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A man has a mass of 85kg what is his weight

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His weight would be 187!!
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

F = ma

= 85 * 9.8 = 833 N

OR this could be written as 187.4 pounds

OR 187 kg-weight (not just kg)

85 kg is a measure of MASS, but is often (though improperly) used as weight on earth.

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