In a physics laboratory, a spring scale calibrated in newtons is used to weigh an unknown metal object. The scale reading stabilizes at 250N. For this question, take g=10N/kg to simplify calculations.
(a) Determine the mass of the object in kilograms.
(b) The laboratory also keeps records in the British system of units. Convert the object’s mass to slugs, given that 1slug=14.6kg.