alleryAn object's WEIGHT on Earth (g = 10) is 50 N. Its MASS is:
A5 kg
B50 kg
C500 kg
D5 N
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 5 kg
We have W = mg → m.
That is W = W/g.
That is W = 50/10.
So W = 5 kg.
Mass is intrinsic; weight depends on local g.
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