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What is the main difference between mass and weight?
What is the main difference between mass and weight?
How much would a 60 kg astronaut weigh on the moon?
How much would a 60 kg astronaut weigh on the moon?
What is the weight of a physical science textbook with a mass of 2.2 kg on Mars, where gravity is 3.7 m/s²?
What is the weight of a physical science textbook with a mass of 2.2 kg on Mars, where gravity is 3.7 m/s²?
If a backpack has a mass of 5 kg and weighs 8.2 N on the moon, what is the value of gravitational acceleration on the moon?
If a backpack has a mass of 5 kg and weighs 8.2 N on the moon, what is the value of gravitational acceleration on the moon?
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What is the weight of a 60 kg object on a planet where gravity is reduced to 1/10 of Earth's gravitational pull?
What is the weight of a 60 kg object on a planet where gravity is reduced to 1/10 of Earth's gravitational pull?
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Study Notes
Mass and Weight
- Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms (kg).
- Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as W = mg, where m is mass and g is acceleration due to gravity.
Mass on the Moon
- Mass remains constant regardless of location.
Weight on the Moon
- Weight decreases on the moon because the gravitational pull is less (approximately 1/6 of Earth's gravity).
Weight Calculation (Earth)
- Weight of a 60kg astronaut on Earth: 588 N (calculated using W = mg and g = 9.8 m/s²)
Weight Calculation (Other Planets/Moons)
- Weight of a 60kg object on a planet with 1/10 Earth's gravity: 58.8 N
Gravity on the Moon
- A backpack weighing 8.2 N and with a mass of 5 kg on the moon has a gravitational strength of 1.64 m/s².
Weight Calculation (Other examples)
- Weight of a 2.2 kg physics textbook on Earth: 21.56 N
- Weight of the same textbook on Mars (given g = 3.7 m/s²): 8.14 N
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Description
Test your knowledge on mass and weight concepts, including their definitions, calculations, and differences on Earth and the Moon. This quiz covers various scenarios and examples for a better understanding of gravitational effects on different celestial bodies.
