Question
Calculate the weight in newtons of a 1700-kg elephant Express your answer in newtons. W=square N
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Bernadette
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Answer
Explanation
Weight (W) is calculated using the formula
, where
is mass and
is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately
on Earth). For a 1700-kg elephant, the weight can be found by multiplying the mass by the gravitational acceleration.