The acceleration of gravity on the surface of the moon is approximately 1/6 of that at the surface of the Earth. What is the mass of an astronaut standing on the moon whose mass on Earth is 48 kg? Express your answer in kg.
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Given mass on Earth = 48.8 kg Acceleration due to gravity on Earth = 9.8 m/s^2 Weight on Earth = 48.8 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 478.24 N Show more…
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