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how much in Newtons does a 40 kg bag of stones weigh? my answer is 302 Newtons is that correct?
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To calculate the weight in Newtons, you need to multiply the mass (40 kg) by the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²). The formula for weight is W = mg, where W is weight in Newtons, m is mass in kilograms, and g is acceleration due to gravity in meters per second squared. Therefore, a 40 kg bag of stones would weigh 392 Newtons (40 kg x 9.8 m/s²).
Yes, the weight of a 40 kg bag of stones would be different on different planets because the acceleration due to gravity varies on different planets. For example, on Mars, the acceleration due to gravity is about 3.7 m/s², so the weight of a 40 kg bag of stones would be about 148 Newtons (40 kg x 3.7 m/s²).
Weight and mass are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is measured in Newtons.
We use Newtons to measure weight because it is the standard unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from Newton's second law of motion, which states that force equals mass times acceleration. Using Newtons allows for a consistent and accurate way to measure weight, regardless of the location or gravitational pull.
Yes, the weight of a 40 kg bag of stones can change depending on its location and the gravitational pull. For example, if the bag of stones is taken to a location with a stronger gravitational pull, like the surface of a planet, its weight would increase. Similarly, if the bag of stones is taken to a location with a weaker gravitational pull, like in outer space, its weight would decrease.