Question

Given that on the moon g = 1.6 m/s2, and on Earth g = 9.8 m/s2, if a car on the moon weighs 3.8 N, what is its mass on Earth?

Answer 1

Weight = m • g

On the moon, 3.8N = m • 1.6 m/s^2

m = 3.8 / 1.6

m = 2.38 kg

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