Chapter 1, Problem 1.1P

To determine

The weight in pounds of an object whose mass is 3 slugs and converted value in terms of newtons and kilograms.

Answer to Problem 1.1P

$96.2\text{lb}$, $429\text{N}$, $43.636\text{kg}$.

Explanation of Solution

Concept Used:

1 slug = 32.2 pounds.

32.2 lb = 143 N.

1 lb = 0.453592 kg.

Calculation:

The weight of 1 slug is 32.2 pounds.

Therefore,

$3\text{slugs}=3\times 32.2\text{pounds}=96.6\text{lb}$

As 32.2 lb = 143 N.

So,

$3\text{slugs}=3\times \text{143}=429\text{N}$

The mass to kilogram,

As 1 lb = 0.453592 kg, therefore

$96.2\text{lb}=96.2\times 0.\text{453592 kg}=43.636\text{kg}$.