The gravitational force on the moon can be calculated using the formula:
F = m * g
Where:
F = gravitational force
m = mass of the lunar rover
g = acceleration due to gravity on the moon
Given that the gravitational force on earth is 1607.2 N and the acceleration due to gravity on earth is 9.8 m/s^2, we can rearrange the formula to solve for the mass of the lunar rover:
1607.2 N = m * 9.8 m/s^2
m = 1607.2 N / 9.8 m/s^2
m = 164 kg
Now that we have the mass of the lunar rover, we can calculate the gravitational force on the moon using the acceleration due to gravity on the moon (1.62 m/s^2):
F = 164 kg * 1.62 m/s^2
F = 265.7 N
Therefore, the rovers gravitational force on the moon will be 265.7 N.
The gravitational force of a lunar rover is 1607.2 N on earth what will be the rovers gravitational force on the moon?
On earth, g = 9.8/ s^2.
On the moon, g = 1.62 m / s^2
164N
992.1N
265.7N
2603.7N
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