A metal sphere is suspended from a spring balance calibrated in newtons

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Problem

3\,\text{kg}

metal sphere is suspended from a spring balance calibrated in newtons. Take

g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2

. What reading is observed on the balance? (a)

9.8\,\text{N}

(b)

29.4\,\text{N}

(c)

3\,\text{N}

(d)

2.94\,\text{N}