A spring balance shows a reading of when a suitcase is weighed on Mars

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

A spring balance shows a reading of

185\,\text{N}

when a suitcase is weighed on Mars. If the acceleration due to gravity on Mars is

3.7\,\text{m/s}^{2}

, determine the mass of the suitcase. (a)

18.5\,\text{kg}

(b)

69.5\,\text{kg}

(c)

50\,\text{kg}

(d)

46\,\text{kg}