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4.2.4 Weigh it up

On this page you will find out how masses produce weight, and how we can account for this in force diagrams. Image courtesy Science for Sport Inquiry questions Disciplinary concepts Inquire Discuss: How much does this person weigh? (When you are sure, click on the eye to see the answer...) Their mass = 59.75 kg Their weight = 597.5 N Now explain: why are there two answers here? (And why are they wearing odd socks???)...

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