An astronaut weighs 99 N on the Moon,where the acceleration of gravity is 1.62 m/s².How much does she weigh on Earth? A)16 N B)61 N C)99 N D)600 N E)440 N

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The astronaut's weight on Earth can be calculated using the ratio of the gravitational forces on Earth and the Moon. Since the acceleration due to gravity on Earth (9.8 m/s^2) is about 6 times that on the Moon (1.62 m/s^2), the astronaut's weight on Earth would be approximately 6 times her weight on the Moon. Therefore, 99 N * 6 ≈ 600 N.

An Astronaut Weighs 99 N on the Moon,where the Acceleration