Question

find the acceleration due to gravity on mars if a person with a mass of 60.0 kg weighs 222 n on mars.
162 m/s2
13,320 m/s2
3.7 m/s2
2828 m/s2

Answer 1

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**.