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Mechanical Engineering · Q12

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 12

Q12

An object having 10 kg mass weighs 9.81 kg on a spring balance. The value of 'g' at this place is

A.
10 m/sec2
Answer
B.
9.81 m/sec2
C.
9.75 m/sec2
D.
9 m/sec

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Standard weight = mass × acceleration = 10 × 9.81 = 98.1 N
Actual weight = 9.81 × g = 98.1 N