An astronaut weighs 99 N on the Moon, where the acceleration of gravity is 1.62 m/s². How much does she weigh on Earth?
A) 99 N
B) 61 N
C) 600 N
D) 440 N
E) 16 N

Name: An astronaut weighs 99 N on the Moon, where the acceleration of gravity is 1.62 m/s². How much does she weigh on Earth? A) 99 N B) 61 N C) 600 N D) 440 N E) 16 N
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Weight on Earth = Weight on Moon * (Acceleration due to gravity on Earth / Acceleration due to gravity on Moon) = 99 N * (9.81 m/s² / 1.62 m/s²) ≈ 600 N.

An Astronaut Weighs 99 N on the Moon, Where the Acceleration