Weight = Mass x Acceleration due to Gravity Worksheet………………………..RWSIII
1. For the mass given, determine the proper weight ON EARTH in the correct units:
a. 15kg will weigh ________________
b. 15g will weigh _______________
c. 15 slugs will weigh ________________
d. 320kg will weigh ________________
e. 0.35g will weigh ________________
f. 43.6 slugs will weigh ________________
g. 6.3x106 kg will weigh ________________
h. 8.11x10-59 kg will weigh ________________
2. For the weight unit give the proper units that make it up:
a. 1 pound equals 1 ____________________
b. 1 dyne equals 1 ____________________
c. 1 Newton equals 1 ___________________
3. An astronaut weighs 711.5N on earth (roughly 160lbs). How much will he weigh if he goes:
a. to the Moon were acceleration due to gravity is 1.6 m/s2?
b. to Jupiter were acceleration due to gravity is 25.9 m/s2?
4. Another astronaut weighs 665N on earth and travels to the planet Arcularius were she weighs 380N. What
is the acceleration due to gravity on Arcularius?
5. A metric ton is 2000 kg. What will that weigh on earth in:
a. Newtons
b. dynes
c. Pounds (assuming 2.2 lbs per kg)