Solution 2.4b

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First convert to SI units. In this case grams are converted to kilograms which is the standard unit for mass.
First convert to SI units. In this case grams are converted to kilograms which is the standard unit for mass.
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<math>4\ \text{grams}=0.004\ \text{kg}</math>
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<math>4\ \text{grams}=0\textrm{.}004\ \text{kg}</math>
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<math>W=mg=0.004\times 9.8=0.0392\ \text{N}</math>
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<math>W=mg=0\textrm{.}004\times 9\textrm{.}8=0\textrm{.}0392\ \text{N}</math>

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First convert to SI units. In this case grams are converted to kilograms which is the standard unit for mass.

\displaystyle 4\ \text{grams}=0\textrm{.}004\ \text{kg}

\displaystyle W=mg=0\textrm{.}004\times 9\textrm{.}8=0\textrm{.}0392\ \text{N}

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