The weight of an object is 480N on the earth and 120N on the moon,calculate the mass of the object on the moon
If an object weighs 480 N. on the earth,
it's weight on the moon will be 480/6 =
80 N. How did you get 120 N.?
The mass on the moon is the same as on
earth.
To calculate the mass of an object on the moon, we can use the formula:
Weight = Mass × Acceleration due to Gravity
The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately 9.8 m/s², and on the moon, it is approximately 1.6 m/s².
Given that the weight of the object is 480N on Earth and 120N on the moon, we can set up two equations:
480N = Mass × 9.8 m/s² (Equation 1)
120N = Mass × 1.6 m/s² (Equation 2)
To solve for the mass, we can rearrange Equation 2 as follows:
Mass = 120N ÷ 1.6 m/s²
Mass = 75 kg
Therefore, the mass of the object on the moon is 75 kg.