A person weighing 785 newtons on the surface of Earth would weigh 298 newtons on the surface of Mars. What is the magnitude of the gravitational field strength on the surface of Mars?

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LM
Dec 23, 2016

#3.72g (3 s.f.)#

Explanation:

gravitational field strength on Earth #~~ 9.81g#

#F=785N# on Earth
#F=298N# on Mars

#F = mg#

to find #g# on Mars:

#298/785 * 9.81 = 3.7240509..#

gravitational field strength on Mars #= 3.72g (3 s.f.)#

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