Answer :
Final answer:
The weight of Joel's body 65 kg is converted to pounds by multiplying with the conversion factor 2.20462, which results in approximately 143 lbs. The correct answer is b.
Explanation:
Joel weighs 65 kg and to convert his weight into pounds, we use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. Therefore, to find out how much Joel weighs in pounds:
To calculate:
65 kg imes 2.20462 lbs/kg = 143.3 lbs (rounded to the nearest tenth)
Thus, Joel weighs approximately 143 lbs.
In science and engineering, the weight of an object, is the force acting on the object due to acceleration or gravity. Some standard textbooks define weight as a vector quantity, the gravitational force acting on the object. Others define weight as a scalar quantity, the magnitude of the gravitational force.
