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A flat-screen TV weighs 147 newtons. The mass of the TV is [tex]\square[/tex] kilograms. Use [tex]g = 9.8 \, \text{N/kg}[/tex] for gravity.



Answer :

To determine the mass of the flat-screen TV, we start with its weight and the acceleration due to gravity. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Given:
- Weight of the TV \( W = 147 \) newtons
- Acceleration due to gravity \( g = 9.8 \) N/kg

2. Understanding the Relationship:
The weight \( W \) is related to mass \( m \) and gravity \( g \) by the formula:
[tex]\[ W = m \times g \][/tex]
Rearranging for mass \( m \):
[tex]\[ m = \frac{W}{g} \][/tex]

3. Substituting the Given Values:
[tex]\[ m = \frac{147}{9.8} \][/tex]

4. Dividing:
[tex]\[ m = 14.999999999999998 \][/tex]

Thus, the mass of the TV is approximately \( 15 \) kilograms.

[tex]\[ \boxed{15} \][/tex]