Question

Find the weight of a 15 kg rock. Acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2.
Responses
A 15 N15 N
B 5.2 N5.2 N
C 147 N147 N
D 1.53 N

Answer 1

Answer: C) 147 N

Explanation: The weight of an object can be calculated using the formula: weight = mass × acceleration due to gravity. Substituting the given values, weight = 15 kg × 9.8 m/s² = 147 N. Therefore, the weight of the 15 kg rock is 147 Newtons.