The mass of an apple on planet Zircon is 6.6 kg and the weight is 5.4 N. What is the acceleration due to gravity on planet Zircon?
F = ma
5.4 = 6.6a
a = 9/11 m/s^2
M*g = 5.4
6.6g = 5.4
g =
To calculate the acceleration due to gravity on planet Zircon, we can use the formula:
Weight = Mass × Acceleration due to gravity
In this case, we know the mass of the apple is 6.6 kg and its weight is 5.4 N.
Rearranging the formula, we can solve for the acceleration due to gravity:
Acceleration due to gravity = Weight / Mass
Plugging in the given values:
Acceleration due to gravity = 5.4 N / 6.6 kg
Using a calculator, this simplifies to:
Acceleration due to gravity = 0.818181...
Rounded to the nearest tenth, the acceleration due to gravity on planet Zircon is approximately 0.8 m/s².