An astronaut weighs 99 N on the Moon,where the acceleration of objects due to the gravitational attraction 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 by using the ratio of the gravitational forces on Earth and the Moon. Given that the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is 1.62 m/s^2 and on Earth it is approximately 9.81 m/s^2, the astronaut's weight on Earth would be $99 N \times \frac{9.81}{1.62} \approx 600 N$.

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