Page 1: Weight of an Object

This page focuses on the concept of weight (ciężar ciała) and its calculation.

The fundamental formula for weight is introduced: Fg = m * g

Where:

• Fg is the weight force in Newtons (N)
• m is the mass in kilograms (kg)
• g is the gravitational acceleration, typically approximated as 10 N/kg or 9.81 m/s²

Definition: Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity.

Several example problems are presented to illustrate the application of this formula:

1. Calculating the weight of a 15 kg object.
2. Determining the mass of a man whose weight is 900 N.
3. Finding the mass of a package with a weight of 5 N.
4. Computing the weight of a 2.5-ton car.

Example: For a 15 kg object, the weight is calculated as Fg = 15 kg * 10 N/kg = 150 N.

The page emphasizes the importance of unit conversion, especially when dealing with tons and kilograms.

Vocabulary: Przyspieszenie ziemskie (gravitational acceleration) is a key term, typically valued at 9.81 m/s² or approximated to 10 N/kg for easier calculations.