Question

While on the moon, Buzz Aldrin carried on his back a support system that would

weigh over 1,775 N on Earth. What did the backpack weigh on the moon? (gravity
on the moon is 1.62 m/s^2)

Answer 1

W' = 287.55 N

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that weight force is defined as follows:

W = m × g

So:

On Earth (W = 1775 N):

1775 = m × 9.8

m = 1775 / 9.8

m = 181.12 kg

On the Moon (g' = 1.62 m/s²):

W' = m × g'

W' = 181.12 × 1.62

W' = 293.42 N