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A rock is sitting on a table experiences a normal force of 42.4N, what is the mass of the rock? include an FBD
Thanks:)
Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Weight = m*g,


where "m" is the mass (in kilograms), "g" is free fall acceleration (9.81 m/s^2).


Therefore,  m =  =  = 4.322 kilograms.


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