Question

A 100kg astronaut is preparing to walk on the moon he knows that on earth he has 980N on Mars he has a weigh of 160N. He knows that the acceleration from gravity on earth 9.8m/s and the acceleration from gravity on the moon is 1.6/s.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

The weight of the astronaut on Earth is 980 N, which is not the correct weight. So, the statement is False.

Step-by-step explanation:

The weight of an object depends on the force of gravity acting upon it. On Earth, the weight of the astronaut is 980 N, which is calculated using the acceleration due to gravity on Earth (9.8 m/s²). On Mars, the weight of the astronaut is 160 N, which is calculated using the acceleration due to gravity on Mars (not mentioned in the question). The question is asking if the given information about the astronaut's weight on Earth and Mars is true or false.

According to the information provided, the weight of the astronaut on Earth is given as 980 N, which is not the correct weight. So, the statement is False.