Question

space rover weighs 100 N on Earth while a different space rover weighs 100 N on the moon
When you compare the masses of the two space rovers, which rover has the greater mass?

Answer 1

Answer:

The second rover has a greater mass.

Explanation:

Given data,

The weight of the space rover on earth, W = 100 N

                                       W = mg

                                        m = W /g

                                            = 100 / 9.8

                                            = 10.2 kg

Hence, the mass of the space rover on earth is, m = 10.2 kg

The weight of the different space rover on moon W' = 100 N

                                        W' = mg'

                                         m = W'/g'

                                             = 100 / 1.6   (acceleration due to gravity on moon g' = 1.6 ,m/s²)

                                          m = 62.5 kg

Hence, the second rover has a greater mass.