An object weighs 985 N on Earth's surface. The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1.62 m/s2. What is the object's weight on the moon?

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Porkchop

Physics

27 September, 12:09

An object weighs 985 N on Earth's surface. The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1.62 m/s2. What is the object's weight on the moon?

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Moses · Answer 1

Using the formula F=ma, where:

F = Force (N)

m = mass (g)

a = acceleration (m/s^2)

Now, since we have Force already, and we need mass, we need to rearrange the formula:

m = F/a

Now, plug in your values:

m = (985) / (1.62)

m = 608.02 kg