Question

An astronaut weighs 200 N on the Moon where gravity is 1.62 m/s/s. Find his weight on Earth. HELP PLEASE FAST

Answer 1

Answer:

the weight of the astronaut on Earth is 1209.88 N

Explanation:

Given;

weight of the astronaut, W = 200 N

acceleration due to gravity on moon, g = 1.62 m/s²

Apply Newton's second law of motion to determine the mass of the astronaut;

F = ma = mg

m = F/g

m = 200 / 1.62

m = 123.457 kg

The weight of the astronaut on Earth is calculated as follows;

F = mg

where;

g is acceleration due to gravity on Earth = 9.8 m/s²

F = 123.457 x 9.8

F = 1209.88 N

Therefore, the weight of the astronaut on Earth is 1209.88 N