Based on the information in Table 5.1, estimate

a. The weight of a laptop computer.

b. The propulsion force of a bicycle.

Table 5.1

TABLE 5.1 Approximate magnitude of some typical forces

Force ____________ Approximate magnitude (newtons)

Weight of a U.S. quarter …………………......……….. 0.05

Weight of 1/4 cup sugar ………………….....……….... 0.5

Weight of a 1 pound object …………….....……………. 5

Weight of a house cat ………………….......…………… 50

Weight of a 110 pound person …………..………… 500

Propulsion force of a car ………………….....…….. 5,000

Thrust force of a small jet engine …………….. 50,000