Question
Download Solution PDFAcceleration due to gravity on Jupiter is two and a half times that on earth. How much would a 250 kg satellite weigh (in N) on Jupiter? (acceleration due to gravity on earth = 10 m/s2)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
Weight:
- It is the measure of the force of gravity acting on a body.
- The formula for weight is given by:
W = m × g
Calculation:
Given:
Mass of satellite = 250 kg, acceleration due to gravity on earth = 10 m/s2
∵ Acceleration due to gravity on Jupiter is two and a half times that on earth.
∴ Weight of the satellite on the Jupiter = 250 × 10 × 2.5 = 6250 N
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