A 75.0 kg astronaut is standing on the surface of Pluto. The mass of Pluto is 1.31 x 1022 kg and the radius of Pluto is 1.15 x 106 m (which is less massive and smaller than the Moon). (a) What is the weight of the astronaut on Pluto? Include the direction as well. (b) What is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Pluto? (c) Include a diagram of the situation.

A 75.0 kg astronaut is standing on the surface of Pluto. The mass of Pluto is 1.31 x 1022 kg and the radius of Pluto is 1.15 x 106 m (which is less massive and smaller than the Moon). (a) What is the weight of the astronaut on Pluto? Include the direction as well. (b) What is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Pluto? (c) Include a diagram of the situation.

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