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How do I determine the weight from the mass of the cart (approximately 550 grams)? In the video experiment #12?
F = m a.
Acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2.
The unit of force is the Newton, equal to kg m/s^2.
So the weight of this cart is .550 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 5.4 Newtons, approx..