Final answer:
The acceleration due to gravity on the moon can be calculated using the formula F = ma. For Neil Armstrong with a mass of 163 kg experiencing a gravitational force of 264 N, the gravity on the moon is 1.62 m/s².
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked: "If Neil Armstrong in his spacesuit and equipment has a mass of 163 kg and experiences a gravitational force of 264 N on the moon, what is the acceleration due to gravity on the moon?" The acceleration due to gravity (g) can be calculated using Newton’s second law of motion which relates force (F), mass (m), and acceleration (a) in the formula F = ma. Since the gravitational force is the weight of the astronaut on the moon, and weight is the product of mass and the acceleration due to gravity, we can rearrange the formula to solve for g: g = F/m. Plugging in the values given, we get: g = 264 N / 163 kg = 1.62 m/s². Therefore, the correct answer is A. 1.62 m/s².