Physics · Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and depth
The weight of 50 kg person at the surface of earth is
The weight of 50 kg person at the surface of earth is
- A. \( 50 N \)
- B. \( 35 N \)
- C. \( 380 N \)
- D. \( 490 N \)
Step-by-step solution
Weight is the force of gravity on an object, given by W = mg, where m = 50 kg and g ≈ 9.8 m/s². Thus, W = 50 × 9.8 = 490 N.
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