Question
The gravitational force of a lunar rover is 1607.2 N on earth. What will the rovers gravitational force be on the moon?
Answers
GPT 3.5
The gravitational force of an object depends on its mass and the gravitational acceleration at the location. The gravitational acceleration on earth is approximately 9.8 m/s², while on the moon it is approximately 1.6 m/s².
To find the rover's gravitational force on the moon, we need to use the formula:
Gravitational force = Mass * Gravitational acceleration
Let's denote the mass of the rover as m.
On Earth:
1607.2 N = m * 9.8 m/s²
Divide both sides by 9.8 m/s²:
1607.2 N / 9.8 m/s² = m
m = 164 kg
Now, we can use this mass to find the gravitational force on the moon:
Gravitational force on the moon = 164 kg * 1.6 m/s²
Gravitational force on the moon = 262.4 N
Therefore, the rover's gravitational force on the moon is 262.4 N.
To find the rover's gravitational force on the moon, we need to use the formula:
Gravitational force = Mass * Gravitational acceleration
Let's denote the mass of the rover as m.
On Earth:
1607.2 N = m * 9.8 m/s²
Divide both sides by 9.8 m/s²:
1607.2 N / 9.8 m/s² = m
m = 164 kg
Now, we can use this mass to find the gravitational force on the moon:
Gravitational force on the moon = 164 kg * 1.6 m/s²
Gravitational force on the moon = 262.4 N
Therefore, the rover's gravitational force on the moon is 262.4 N.