University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 123: Q4.24

Answer

The units of mass and of force are different, so the quantities cannot be equated.

Work Step by Step

A mass of 1 kg feels a downward force of 2.2 lb when it is near the Earth’s surface. However, in different places, a 1-kg mass would have different weights. Equating the two would be akin to saying that a car equals 10 m/s just because it sometimes moves at that velocity.
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