An object weighs 237 N on Earth's surface. What is its mass?

To get the object’s mass on Earth, use the formula mass = force/acceleration. On Earth, the acceleration is due to gravity, wherein the value is 9.81m/s². An N (Newton) is the measurement of force, which equal to kg m/s². Hence, 237N = 237 kg m/s².

Solution:

m = F/a

m = 237 kg m/s² : 9.81 m/s²

m = 24.16kg

The object’s mass on the Earth’s surface is 24.16 kg.