A metric bathroom scale measures weight, but is calibrated to indicate the equivalent mass of weight in kg, rather than in Newtons (I looked this up). If a person steps upon a scale and it indicates 75 kg, what is their weight?

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A metric bathroom scale measures weight, but is calibrated to indicate the equivalent
mass of weight in kg, rather than in Newtons (I looked this up). If a person steps
upon a scale and it indicates 75 kg, what is their weight?
750 N
220 Ibs
175 Ibs
735 N
Transcribed Image Text:A metric bathroom scale measures weight, but is calibrated to indicate the equivalent mass of weight in kg, rather than in Newtons (I looked this up). If a person steps upon a scale and it indicates 75 kg, what is their weight? 750 N 220 Ibs 175 Ibs 735 N
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We know thatBathroom scale measures weight.W=m×gHereW=mass of objectm=mass of objectg=gravity acceleration

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