The acceleration due to gravity on Mars is 3.8 m/s2. How much would an object with a mass of 16 kg weigh on Mars?

a
4.2 N
b
96 N
c
16 N
d
61 N.

1 answer

To calculate the weight of an object on Mars, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{Weight} = \text{mass} \times \text{acceleration due to gravity} \]

Given:

  • Mass = 16 kg
  • Acceleration due to gravity on Mars = 3.8 m/s²

Now plug in the values:

\[ \text{Weight} = 16 , \text{kg} \times 3.8 , \text{m/s}^2 \]

\[ \text{Weight} = 60.8 , \text{N} \]

Rounding to the nearest whole number, the weight of the object on Mars is approximately 61 N.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

d. 61 N.