Question

If the 50.0 kg boy were in a spacecraft 5r from the center of the earth, what would his weight be? (use the 50.0 kg boy for significant figures)

Answer 1

19.6 N

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The boy weighs 50.0 kg when he is 1R from the center of the Earth. To get his weight 5R away, we can use the formula:

`W_(boy)` = G * m1 * m2 /
`r^(2)`

Where G, m1, and m2 are constants. By ratio and proportion:

`W_(boy)` * (
`(5R)^(2)`= 50.0 kg * 9.81 m/ * (
`(1R)^(2)`

Canceling R on both sides and by computation:

`W_(boy)`= 19.6 N