Question

What is the weight, in pounds, of a 255-kg object on jupiter? express the weight numerically in pounds?

Answer 1

The weight of a 255-kg object on Jupiter is approximately 1421.6 pounds, after converting kilograms to pounds and adjusting for Jupiter's greater gravitational force.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the weight of a 255-kg object on Jupiter, we need to convert the mass in kilograms to pounds and then consider Jupiter's stronger gravitational pull. The weight calculation on Earth uses the conversion where 1 kg is equivalent to 2.205 pounds. However, since Jupiter's gravity is approximately 2.53 times that of Earth, we must multiply the Earth weight by this factor. Using the provided conversion factor, 255 kg on Earth is equivalent to 255 kg × 2.205 lb/kg which is approximately 561.975 lb. To find the weight on Jupiter, multiply this result by Jupiter's gravity factor: 561.975 lb × 2.53 = 1421.59725 lb. Considering significant figures based on the conversion factor of pounds and tenths place rounding, the weight would be reported as 1421.6 lb.

Answer 2

On a scale where Earth`s gravity is 1, Jupiter`s gravity is 2.346.
Weight ( Jupiter ) = 255 kg * 2.364 = 602.82 kg
We know that 1 kg = 2.2 lb.
602.82 kg * 2.2 = 1,326.2 lb.
Answer:
The weight of an 225 kg object on Jupiter is 1,326.2 pounds.