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While on the moon, Buzz Aldrin carried on his back a support system that would weigh over 1,978 N on Earth. What did the backpack weigh on the moon?
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While on the moon, Buzz Aldrin carried on his back a support system that would weigh over 1,978 N on Earth. What did the backpack weigh on the moon?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Moon gravity is approx 1/6 that of the Earth

1/6 * 1978 N = 329.66 = ~ 330 N

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