Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
## The reasoning
**Weight is a force, not the same as mass!** This is the key principle here.
The formula connecting them is:
**Weight (W) = mass (m) × gravity (g)**
Given:
- Mass = 1 kg
- g on Earth = 10 m/s²
So: W = 1 kg × 10 m/s² = **10 N**
Notice the units: kg × m/s² = N (Newton). Weight is always measured in Newtons because it's a force!
## Why the wrong options tempt you
**A) 1 N** — You probably just copied the mass value, forgetting to multiply by gravity. Easy mistake when rushing!
**C) 100 N** — You might have multiplied 10 × 10, perhaps confusing this with a different calculation.
**D) 1000 N** — Way off! Maybe you thought "1 kg = 1000 g" and mixed up mass units with force.
## Quick takeaway
**"Mass tells you HOW MUCH stuff; weight tells you HOW HARD gravity pulls it."** Always multiply mass by g (10 m/s² on Earth) to get weight in Newtons. One sentence to remember: *1 kg weighs 10 N on Earth.*
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