The heaviest invertebrate is the giant squid which can have a weight of 1.6 tons spread out over its lenght of 60 feet. What is its weight in newtons?
Convert 1.6 tons (assumed in the USA to be 2000 lb force each) to Newtons. The squid's length does not matter.
In some countries, a "ton" or "tonne" of mass is 1000 kg.
Weight = 3200 lbf
1 Newton = 0.2245 lbf
Weight = 3200 lbf*(1 N/0.2245 lbf)
= 14,250 N
To find the weight of the giant squid in newtons, we need to convert its weight from tons to newtons. Here's how you can do it:
1. Start by converting the weight from tons to kilograms. Since 1 ton is equal to 1000 kilograms, multiply the weight in tons by 1000.
Weight in kilograms = 1.6 tons * 1000 kg/ton
Weight in kilograms = 1600 kg
2. The weight of an object is given by the equation:
Weight (W) = mass (m) * acceleration due to gravity (g)
In this case, we can assume that the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s².
3. Calculate the weight of the giant squid in newtons by multiplying the weight in kilograms by the acceleration due to gravity.
Weight in newtons = weight in kilograms * acceleration due to gravity
Weight in newtons = 1600 kg * 9.8 m/s²
Calculating this expression gives us the weight of the giant squid in newtons.
Weight in newtons = 15,680 N
Therefore, the weight of the giant squid is approximately 15,680 newtons.