Question

The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) on Pluto is about . 0.61 meters/second2. How much will an object that weighs 250 newtons on Earth weigh on Pluto? Note that the value of acceleration due to gravity on Earth is 9.8 meters/second2.

Answer 1

15.6 N is the correct answer

Answer 2

First, determine the mass of the object by dividing its weight on Earth by 9.8 m/s² as shown below,
m = 250 N / 9.8 m/s² = 25.51 kg
Then, multiply the obtained mass by the acceleration due to gravity (g) on Pluto.
W (in Pluto) = (25.51 kg) x (0.61 m/s²) = 15.56 N
Therefore, the object will only weigh 15.56 N.