The weight of a body is the force with which it is attracted towards the center of the Earth.
Weight (W) is given by the formula:
W = m * g
Where:
W = weight (in newtons)
m = mass (in kilograms)
g = acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2)
To find the weight (W) in this case, we need to convert the mass from grams to kilograms:
mass (m) = 50g = 50/1000 kg = 0.05 kg
Using the formula, we can calculate the weight:
W = 0.05 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 0.49 N
Therefore, the weight of the body is 0.49 Newtons.
A mass of a body suspended above the ground is 50g. What is the weight of the body?
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