Okk so im not asking for answers, i just need somone to expplain this homework to me! I don't get it what so ever.
So the homework tittle is Weight in space.
So it has a whole discripition in wjich i will write dpwn for you.
The paper says: Gravity is an invisible force that pulls on things. The pull of earths is what gives. Us weight. The size, mass, and density of a planet or moon determines its gravitational pull. We consider the surface gravity of the earth to be 1.
To find your actual weight on the moon and the planets, you must multiply your weight on earth by the surface gravity of that body. Find your wight on the moon first and then follow the formula to complete the chart below.
The surface gravity on the moon is one sixth or 0.16 that of earth. "
Ok so i get the first part but what does it want me to do?! I have no clue. I weigh 85, but that's not my "surface gravity". I don't even know what surface gravity is. Someone help me!
1/6 = .1666667 = .17
At surface gravity (what you weigh on the surface of the earth), you weigh 85 pounds. On the moon, you would weigh .17 * 85 = ?
Sure, I can help you understand your homework. Don't worry, I'll explain everything step by step.
The topic of your homework is "Weight in Space" and it's about understanding how gravity affects our weight on different celestial bodies like the moon and other planets. Let's break down the instructions and help you understand what you need to do.
1. The paper explains that gravity is an invisible force that pulls on objects, including us. On Earth, this pull is what gives us weight. It also mentions that the size, mass, and density of a planet or moon determine its gravitational pull.
2. The paper then introduces the concept of "surface gravity." Surface gravity refers to the intensity of the gravitational pull on the surface of a celestial body. The surface gravity of Earth is considered to be 1, which is used as a reference point for comparison.
3. The main task is to find your weight on the moon using a formula. The formula states that to calculate your weight on any celestial body, you need to multiply your weight on Earth by the surface gravity of that body. In this case, you need to find your weight on the moon and then use that weight to complete a chart.
4. The paper provides the information that the surface gravity on the moon is one-sixth or 0.16 that of Earth. This means that if you weigh 85 pounds on Earth, your weight on the moon would be one-sixth of that, which is (0.16 * 85 = 13.6 pounds).
So, to complete the chart, you would need to multiply your weight on Earth (85 pounds) by the surface gravity of each planet or moon given in the chart.
For example, if the chart asks for your weight on Mars and the surface gravity of Mars is 0.38 that of Earth, you would multiply your weight on Earth (85 pounds) by 0.38 to find your weight on Mars.
I hope this explanation helps! Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.