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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Responses

992.1 N
992.1 N

265.7 N
265.7 N

2,603.7 N
2,603.7 N

164 N

1 answer

992.1 N

To find the gravitational force on the Moon, you can use the formula:

F = mg

Where:
F = gravitational force
m = mass of the object
g = acceleration due to gravity

Since the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is 1.62 m/s^2, you can calculate the gravitational force by:

F = 1,607.2 N * 1.62 m/s^2 = 992.1 N

Therefore, the rover's gravitational force on the Moon will be 992.1 N.