To find the gravitational force on the Moon, we can use the formula:
Fg = m x g
where Fg is the gravitational force, m is the mass of the object, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
We know that the gravitational force on Earth is 1,607.2 N. We can rearrange the formula to solve for the mass:
m = Fg / g
On Earth:
m = 1,607.2 N / 9.8 m/s^2
m = 163.9 kg
Now we can use the same formula to find the gravitational force on the Moon:
Fg = m x g
Fg = 163.9 kg x 1.62 m/s^2
Fg = 265.2 N
Therefore, the gravitational force of the lunar rover on the Moon is 265.2 Newtons.
The gravitational force of a lunar rover is 1,607.2 Newtons on Earth. What will the rover’s gravitational force be on the Moon?
On Earth, g = 9.8m/s2.
On the Moon, g = 1.62 m/s2
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