To find the acceleration due to gravity on Mars, we can use the formula for weight, which is given by:
\[ W = m \cdot g \]
where:
- \( W \) is the weight (in newtons),
- \( m \) is the mass (in kilograms),
- \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (in m/s²).
In this case, we are given:
- \( W = 222 , \text{N} \)
- \( m = 60.0 , \text{kg} \)
Rearranging the formula to solve for \( g \):
\[ g = \frac{W}{m} \]
Now substituting in the values:
\[ g = \frac{222 , \text{N}}{60.0 , \text{kg}} \approx 3.7 , \text{m/s}^2 \]
Thus, the acceleration due to gravity on Mars is approximately \( 3.7 , \text{m/s}^2 \).
So, the correct answer is 3.7 m/s².
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