SOLUTION: Write the equation of variation. The force of gravity acting on an object varies directly with the mass of the object. The force on a mass of 10 kg is 98 newtons. What is the forc

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Question 914329: Write the equation of variation.
The force of gravity acting on an object varies directly with the mass of the object. The force on a mass of 10 kg is 98 newtons. What is the force acting on a mass of 25 kilogram?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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F = km
98 = k(10kg)
9.8 = k
F%28in+newtons%29+=+9.8m
F+=+9.8%2825%29 = 245newtons