Answer to Question #281552 in Physics for Matt

Question

A 1.0 kg object is brought to planet Mercury (g = 3.7 m/s/s). where the acceleration due to gravity is 0.38 times its value on Earth.

Answer 1

I assume, the task is to calculate the weight of the object. The weight is given as follows:

$$W = mg$$

where $m = 1.0kg, g = 3.7m/s^2$. Thus, obtain:

$$W = 1.0kg\cdot 3.7m/s^2 = 3.7N$$

Answer. 3.7 N.