Question

A 90kg astronaut biologist searches for microbial life on Mars where the gravitational acceleration is g = 3.71 m/s^2. what is the weight of the astronaut in N and foot pounds

Answer 1

We have the formula:
\[F=ma\]
So we know the variables:
\[\eqalign{
&m=90kg \\
&a=g=3.71m/s^2
}\]
So therefore, we can simplify:
\[\eqalign{
F&=(90)(3.71) \\
&= 333.9N\\
}\]

Answer 2

Now. A newton is \(1[\frac{kg\times m}{s^2}]\). The unit involves time where a "foot pound" does not sooooo...not sure how to do the conversion...

Answer 3

ok thank you so much

Answer 4

No problem! Anytime DLO