Using Newton’s Second Law of Motion, calculate the gravitational force (weight) acting on the balloon in the equilibrium position. Weight = mass 3g acceleration due to gravity (g = 9.8 m/s 2 )
First, we need to convert the mass of the balloon from grams to kilograms as the standard unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) is kilograms.
Given that the mass of the balloon is 3g, converting this to kilograms:
Mass = 3g = 3/1000 kg = 0.003 kg
Now, we can calculate the weight of the balloon using Newton's Second Law of Motion formula:
Weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity
Weight = 0.003 kg x 9.8 m/s^2
Weight = 0.0294 N
Therefore, the gravitational force (weight) acting on the balloon in the equilibrium position is 0.0294 Newtons.