Question

Mr. Doffermyre weighs 240lbs. If the acceleration due to gravity on Earth is 9.8 m/s/s, and the acceleration due to gravity on Mars is 3.7 m/s/s, how much would Mr. Doffermyre weigh on Mars? ONLY type the number in the answer box, do not include units. Round to the nearest tenth (first decimal place).

Answer 1

Weight on Mars=(3.7/9.8 ​)×240 lbs ≈ 90.2 ​

Mr. Doffermyre would weigh approximately 90.2 lbs on Mars.