The gravitational force of a lunar rover is 1,607.2 Newtons on Earth. What will the rover’s gravitational force be on the Moon?
On Earth, g = 9.8m/s2.
On the Moon, g = 1.62 m/s2.
A. 265.7 N
B. 2,603.7 N
C. 992.1 N
D. 164 N
To find the gravitational force of the lunar rover on the Moon, we need to use the formula:
Force = mass x acceleration due to gravity.
The mass of the lunar rover does not change when it is on the Moon, so we can keep that constant. We just need to replace the acceleration due to gravity with the value on the Moon.
Let's calculate it:
Force on the Moon = mass x acceleration due to gravity on the Moon
Force on the Moon = 1,607.2 N x (1.62 m/s^2 / 9.8 m/s^2)
Force on the Moon = 1,607.2 N x 0.1653
Force on the Moon ≈ 265.7 N
So, the rover's gravitational force on the Moon will be approximately 265.7 Newtons.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. 265.7 N.