The acceleration due to gravity on a certain planet is about 6.5 \frac{m}{s^2}. What would a 78-kg scientific instrument weigh on Titan?
W_{instrument} =______________ N
(no rounding up)
m g
where g is 6.5 m/s^2
To determine the weight of the scientific instrument on Titan, we need to use the formula:
Weight = mass * acceleration due to gravity
Given that the mass of the instrument is 78 kg and the acceleration due to gravity on Titan is 6.5 m/s^2, we can substitute these values into the formula to find the weight:
Weight = 78 kg * 6.5 m/s^2
Calculating the multiplication:
Weight = 507 N
Therefore, the weight of the scientific instrument on Titan is 507 N (Newtons).