A rock weighs on Earth where

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

A rock weighs

300\,\text{N}

on Earth where

g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2

. On planet X the acceleration due to gravity is

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

. (i) Calculate the mass of the rock. (ii) Determine its weight on planet X.