Question

On a newly discovered planet, a 300 kg spaceship weighs 986 N. What is the acceleration due to gravity?

Answer 1

Acceleration due to gravity is 3.29 N/kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the equation Weight= mass x acceleration due to gravity

GIVEN

Weight of the spaceship=986 N

Mass of the spaceship=300 kg

so...

986 N = 300 kg x acceleration due to gravity

But since we are finding the acceleration, we just need to rearrange the equation...

Acceleration due to gravity=986 N/ 300 kg

so...

Acceleration due to gravity is 3.2867 N/kg or 3.29 N/kg