How Does Your Weight on the Moon Compare to Earth?

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The discussion centers on calculating weight and mass differences between Earth and the Moon. A person weighing 900 N on Earth has a mass of 91.83 kg, derived using the formula F=ma, where the gravitational acceleration on Earth is 9.8 m/s². Given that the Moon's gravity is 1/6 that of Earth's, the weight on the Moon would be approximately 150 N. This calculation confirms the relationship between weight and mass across different gravitational fields.

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  • Understanding of Newton's Second Law (F=ma)
  • Basic knowledge of gravitational acceleration (9.8 m/s² on Earth)
  • Concept of weight versus mass
  • Familiarity with gravitational differences between celestial bodies
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1. If a man weighs 900 N on Earth what would his mass on the moon be? Gravity on the moon is 1/6 the gravity on the Earth. (use 9.8 m/s^2)


2. F=ma



3. 900=m(9.8)
m=91.83

ans=91.83

I'm fairly certain that this is correct, i just want a little confirmation because the moon thing throws me off
 
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That is correct.
 

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