Problema Solution
On a given planet, the weight of an object varies directly with the mass of the object. Suppose that an object whose mass is
6 kg
weighs
48 N
. Find the weight of an object whose mass is
5 kg
.
Answer provided by our tutors
Let 'x' represent the weight of an object whose mass is 5 kg.
x : 5 = 48 : 6
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x = 40 N
The weight of an object with mass 5 kg is 40 N.