Question

If an object has a mass of 20 kg, what is the force of gravity acting on it on earth?

Answer 1

Answer is 196 N


The equation for the force of gravity acting on a stationary object is FG=mg

m=20 kg
g=9.81 m/s2

FG=(20 kg)(9.81 m/s2)
196.2 N

196 N (downward)