Question

The force of gravity on the moon is approximately one sixth that of the earth. The direct variation formula for weight on the earth compared to weight on the moon would be e = 6m, where e = weight on the earth and m = weight on the moon. The space suit that an astronaut wears while making a moon walk would weigh approximately 90 pounds on earth. What would be the weight of a 180 pound man wearing a space suit on the moon

Answer 1

45 pounds should be your answer

Answer 2

Answer: 45 pounds

Explanation:

Given: The force of gravity on the moon is approximately one sixth that of the earth. The direct variation formula for weight on the earth compared to weight on the moon would be
`e = 6m`, where e = weight on the earth and m = weight on the moon.

The approximate weight of space suit on earth=90 pounds

The weight of man on earth=180 pounds

Therefore, the total weight of the man with space suit (e)=
`90+180=270\text{ pounds}`

Substitute the value of e in the given formula , we get

`270=6m\\\\\Rightarrow m=(270)/(6)\\\\\Rightarrow m=45\text{ pounds}`

Hence, the weight of a 180 pound man wearing a space suit on the moon = 45 pounds