A school bag weighs near the Earth’s surface

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

A school bag weighs

200\,\text{N}

near the Earth’s surface. If

g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2

, determine the mass of the bag. (a)

10\,\text{kg}

(b)

40\,\text{kg}

(c)

20\,\text{kg}

(d)

19.6\,\text{kg}