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The acceleration of gravity on the surface of the moon is 1.62 m/s squared. If an astronaut weighs 746 N on earth, what is the weight of the astronaut when on the moon?

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The acceleration of gravity on the surface of the moon is 1.62 m/s squared. If an astronaut weighs 746 N on earth, what is the weight of the astronaut when on the moon?

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Acceleration due to gravity on Moon , g' = 1.62 m/s² .

Weight of astronaut on earth , W = 746 N.

To find = Weight on earth

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