Answer :
Final answer:
The weight of the table supported by each leg is calculated by finding the total weight using the mass of the table and gravitational acceleration, then dividing by the number of legs. The correct answer is a) 98.1 N per leg.
Explanation:
The question involves determining the weight supported by each leg of a round table with a known total mass, in the context of physics, more specifically statics. To find the weight supported by each leg, we first calculate the total weight of the table using the formula: weight (W) = mass (m) imes gravitational acceleration (g), where g is approximately 9.81 m/s². Then, we divide the total weight by the number of legs to find the weight supported by each leg, assuming the weight is evenly distributed.
The total weight of the table is W = 30 kg imes 9.81 m/s² = 294.3 N. Since there are three legs, the weight supported by each leg is 294.3 N / 3 = 98.1 N.
