GCSE Physics

Earth Weight & Gravity

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The strength of gravity on Earth is about 10 N/kg (meaning newtons per kilogram). This means that a mass of 1 kg has a weight of 10 N.

What is the weight of a 65 kg person?

W = m × g
W = 65 × 10
W = 650 N


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