Two blocks, one of mass (Block A) and the other of mass (Block B), are weighed first…
PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics C: Mechanics · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics
Problem
Two blocks, one of mass 5kg (Block A) and the other of mass 12kg (Block B), are weighed first on the Earth and then on the Moon.
(a) Compute the weight of each block on the Earth. Take gearth=9.8m/s2.
(b) Compute the weight of each block on the Moon, where gmoon=1.6m/s2.
(c) For each location, find the difference in the weights of Block A and Block B.
(d) Compare the differences obtained in part (c) and state which location shows the greater difference in weight between the two blocks. Give a reason for your answer based on the numerical values you have calculated.