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).