Question

question 10 of 10
a potted plant has a weight of 24.5 n. what is the mass of the potted plant?
a. 3.1 kg
b. 2.2 kg
c. 2.5 kg
d. 2.8 kg

Explanation:

Step1: Recall weight - mass formula

Weight $W = mg$, where $W$ is weight, $m$ is mass and $g$ is acceleration due to gravity ($g = 9.8\ m/s^{2}$). We need to find $m$, so $m=\frac{W}{g}$.

Step2: Substitute values

Given $W = 24.5\ N$ and $g = 9.8\ m/s^{2}$, then $m=\frac{24.5}{9.8}= 2.5\ kg$.

Answer:

C. 2.5 kg