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What is the force due to gravity of a 38 kg student?

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Answer:

F_g = 372.78 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for force of gravity is;

F_g = mg

Where;

m is mass

g is acceleration due to gravity

We are given;

Mass = 38 kg

Acceleration due to gravity has a constant value of 9.81 m/s²

Thus;

F_g = 38 × 9.81

F_g = 372.78 N

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