The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the moon is 1.62m/s^2. The moon's radius is Rm+1738km. A) What is the weight in newtons on the surface of the moon of an object that has a mass of 10kg? B) Determine the force extend on the object by the gravity of the moon if the object is located 1738km above the moon's surface.

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Jonah Mata

Engineering

20 September, 22:53

The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the moon is 1.62m/s^2. The moon's radius is Rm+1738km. A) What is the weight in newtons on the surface of the moon of an object that has a mass of 10kg? B) Determine the force extend on the object by the gravity of the moon if the object is located 1738km above the moon's surface.

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Rachel Farley · Answer 1

weight is 12.6 N

force is 4.05 N

Explanation:

given data

acceleration = 1.62 m/s²

radius = 1738 km

mass = 10 kg

distance = 1738 km

to find out

weight and force

solution

we apply here weight formula that is

weight = mass * acceleration ... 1

put here value

weight = 10 * 1.26

weight = 12.6 N

and

force = mass * An

force = 10 * 1.62 (1738 / 1738+1738) ² = 4.05 N

so force is 4.05 N