The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon's surface is one-sixth that on Earth.An astronaut's life support backpack weighs 350 lb on Earth.What does it weigh on the Moon?
A) 2,100 lb
B) 350 lb
C) 356 lb
D) 58 lb
E) 344 lb

Question

The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon's surface is one-sixth that on Earth.An astronaut's life support backpack weighs 350 lb on Earth.What does it weigh on the Moon?
A) 2,100 lb
B) 350 lb
C) 356 lb
D) 58 lb
E) ​344 lb

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The weight of the backpack on the Moon would be one-sixth of its weight on Earth. Therefore,
Weight on Moon = Weight on Earth/6
Weight on Moon = 350/6
Weight on Moon = 58 lb (rounded to the nearest whole number)

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