To convert the man’s weight and mass from pounds to newtons, slugs, and kilograms, we can use the following conversion factors:
- 1 pound (lb) = 4.44822 newtons (N)
- 1 pound (lb) = 1/32.174048 slugs
- 1 pound (lb) = 0.453592 kilograms (kg)
First, let’s calculate his weight in newtons:
Weight in newtons:
170 lb × 4.44822 N/lb = 756.1 N
Next, we convert his mass to slugs:
Mass in slugs:
170 lb × (1/32.174048) slugs/lb = 5.28 slugs
Lastly, we convert his mass to kilograms:
Mass in kilograms:
170 lb × 0.453592 kg/lb = 77.11 kg
In summary, a man who weighs 170 lb on Earth has:
- Weight: 756.1 N
- Mass: 5.28 slugs
- Mass: 77.11 kg