Calculate the weight of a astronaut standing on the surface of Mars

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

Problem

Calculate the weight of a 75 kg75\,\text{kg} astronaut standing on the surface of Mars, where the gravitational field strength is 3.7 N/kg3.7\,\text{N/kg}. (a) 1.4×102 N1.4\times10^{2}\,\text{N} (b) 7.4×102 N7.4\times10^{2}\,\text{N} (c) 2.8×102 N2.8\times10^{2}\,\text{N} (d) 2.8×103 N2.8\times10^{3}\,\text{N}

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