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Determine the weight on the moon of a person whose weight on the earth is 190 pounds.

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Answer: Weight = 140.05 N

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for calculating weight of an object on the moon is expressed as

weight = mg

where

m = mass of the object

g = acceleration due to gravity of the moon

From the information given,

m = 190 pounds

We would convert 190 pounds to kg

1 pound = 0.45359237 kg

190 pounds = 190 x 0.45359237 = 86.183 kg

g = 1.625 m/s^2

Thus,

w = 86.183 x 1.625

w = 140.05 N

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