The Moon’s mass is 1/80 that of Earth, and the lunar radius is 1/4 of Earth’s radius. Based on these figures, calculate the total weight on the Moon of a 100-kg astronaut with a 50-kg spacesuits and backpack, relative to his or her weight on Earth.

The Moon’s mass is 1/80 that of Earth, and the lunar radius is 1/4 of Earth’s radius. Based on these figures, calculate the total weight on the Moon of a 100-kg astronaut with a 50-kg spacesuits and backpack, relative to his or her weight on Earth.

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