The force of gravity is less on Mars than it is on Earth. As a result, the weight of an object on Mars m is 40% of its weight on Earth w. Use your function to find the weight on Mars of a space probe that weighs 15 lb on Earth.

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anonymous · Answer

help please

anonymous · Answer

Where the question asks to use your function, caan you please show what the function is that is required to be used?

anonymous · Answer

on earth, the equation for acceleration due to gravity nears earths surface is g=9.81 [m/s^2].

On the moon, it is 40% or 0.4 of what it would be on earth.

Therefore, 0.4*15lb=6lb

anonymous · Answer

Yes, of course, but what function is being referred to in the question?