Which of the following correctly expresses the relationship between the weight of a…

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Problem

Which of the following correctly expresses the relationship between the weight

W

of a body and its mass

m

on the Earth’s surface (take acceleration due to gravity as

g

)? (a)

W = m g \sin 30^{\circ}

(b)

W = m g

(c)

W = 0.1\,m g

(d)

W = m\,(g+9.8)