an object weighs 98 n on earth. How much does it weigh on planet x where the acceleration due to gravity in 6 m/s^2
60 N because 98N=mg (here g= 9.8 on earth) thus mass can be calculated which is 98/9.8 = 10kg
Now,new weight with g = 6m/s^2
=m×g' (here g' is new acceleration of the new planet)
= 10×6=60N
Answer:
The weight on planet x is 60 N
Explanation:
It is given that,
Weight of an object on earth, W = 98 N
Value of acceleration due to gravity, \(g=9.8\ m/s^2\)
Weight, \(W=mg\)
\(m=\dfrac{W}{g}=\dfrac{98\ N}{9.8\ m/s^2}=10\ kg\)
Since, mass of an object remains same everywhere.
If the value of acceleration due to gravity on planet x is, \(a=6\ m/s^2\)
So, weight on the planet x is,
\(W=m\times a\)
\(W=10\ kg\times 6\ m/s^2\)
W = 60 N
So, the weight on planet x is 60 N. Hence, this is the required solution.