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State the magnitude and direction of the force of gravity acting on a body of mass 5 kg. Take g = 9.8 m s-2

Laws of Motion

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Answer

As we know,

Force of gravity (F) = mass (m) x acceleration due to gravity (g)

Given,

m = 5 kg

g = 9.8 m s-2

Substituting the values in the formula above, we get,

F=5×9.8⇒F=49NF = 5 \times 9.8 \\[0.5em] \Rightarrow F = 49 N \\[0.5em]

Hence, the force of gravity = 49 N, acting vertically downwards.

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