Question

The heaviest invertebrate is the giant squid, which is estimated to have a weight of about 0.35 tons spread out over its length of 36 feet. What is its weight in newtons?2756.05 Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect.Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations. N

Answer 1

Given:

m = mass = 0.35 tons = 350 kg

g = gravity = 9.8 m/s^2

Weight = mg

W = 350 x 9.8 = 3,430 N