Weight refers to the force of gravity acting on a mass. We often calculate the weight of an object by multiplying its mass by the local acceleration due to gravity. The value of gravitational acceleration on the surface of Mars is 0.38 times that on Earth.
Assume your mass is 71.00 kg. Then your weight on Earth is 695.80 newtons (695.80 N = m x g = 71.00 kg x 9.8 m/s²).
What would be your mass on Mars? kg
What would be your weight on Mars? N

Respuesta :

Answer:

a) 71.00 kg

b) 264.40 N

Explanation:

a) Mass is an intrinsic property of an object and its independent of external factors and the place the object is because is related with hoy much matter the object has. So, in Mars your mass would be the same as earth.

b) Weight as the question explains is related with the force of gravity acting on an object so it's not intrinsic and depends of external factors and the place the object is. Weight on mars is:

[tex] W=mg_{m}[/tex] (1)

with m the mass and gm the gravitational acceleration on mars that is 0.38 acceleration on earth:

[tex] g_{m}=0.38g_{e}=(0.38)(9.8\frac{m}{s^{2}})=[/tex] (2)

Using (2) on (1)

[tex] W=(71.00)(0.38)(9.8)=264.40N[/tex]