Question

the 4000N boat picks up 5 passengers who each weigh 500N. what is the total mass of the boat and passengers

Answer 1

The weight of the boat is 4000 N

and each passenger weigh 500 N,

then the total weigh of boat and passengers is:

4000 N + 5 * 500 N = 4000 + 2500 = 6500 N