Suppose an airline allows a maximum of 45 kg for each suitcase a passenger brings along. (a) What is the weight in newtons of a 45 kg suitcase? (b) What is the weight in pounds? Ib

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Suppose an airline allows a maximum of 45 kg for each suitcase a passenger brings along.
(a) What is the weight in newtons of a 45 kg suitcase?
(b) What is the weight in pounds?
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose an airline allows a maximum of 45 kg for each suitcase a passenger brings along. (a) What is the weight in newtons of a 45 kg suitcase? (b) What is the weight in pounds? Ib
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The weight of the suitcase is calculated by using the formula W=mg , where m=45 kg is the mass of the suitcase and g=9.8 m/s2 is the acceleration due to gravity .

 

The unit of force can be converted from newton to pounds by multiplying the value with 0.225.

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