Using the formula F=ma, where:
F = Force (N)
m = mass (g)
a = acceleration (m/s^2)
Now, since we have Force already, and we need mass, we need to rearrange the formula:
m = F/a
Now, plug in your values:
m = (985)/(1.62)
m = 608.02 kg
Answer : The weight of object on the moon is [tex]162.81\ N[/tex]
Explanation :
It is given that,
Weight of an object on earth, W = 985 N
Acceleration due to gravity on moon, [tex]a=1.62\ m/s^2[/tex]
We know that,
W = mg
where
W is the weight of an object on earth
m is the mass of the object
g is acceleration due to gravity.
[tex]m=\dfrac{F}{g}[/tex]
[tex]m=\dfrac{985\ N}{9.8\ m/s^2}[/tex] [tex]\because (g=9.8\ m/s^2\ on\ earth )[/tex]
[tex]m=100.5\ kg[/tex]
We have to find the object's weight on the moon
[tex]W=mg'[/tex]
Where
g' is the acceleration due to gravity on moon
[tex]W'=100.5\ kg\times 1.62\ m/s^2[/tex]
[tex]W'=162.81\ N[/tex]
Object's weight on the moon is 162.81 kg.
