Question

The same 980 N probe leaves Earth. How much will it weigh when it lands on Mars where the acceleration due to gravity g=3.7 m/s2?

Answer 1

The weight of the probe on Mars would be 372 N.

Step-by-step explanation:

The weight of an object on Mars can be calculated using the formula:

Weight on Mars = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity on Mars

Given that the weight of the probe on Earth is 980 N and the acceleration due to gravity on Mars is 3.7 m/s², we can calculate the weight of the probe on Mars as:

Weight on Mars = 980 N x (3.7 m/s² / 9.8 m/s²)

Weight on Mars = 372 N.