Question

on earth, the gravitational mass of a certain military drone is 6.0 kg. what is the helicopters gravitational force if it is sitting on mars?
on earth, g = 9.8 m/s²
on mars, g = 3.71 m/s²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for gravitational force

The formula for gravitational force \(F = mg\), where \(m\) is the mass and \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity.

Step2: Identify the values of \(m\) and \(g\) for Mars

Given \(m = 6.0\space kg\) (mass is constant, does not change with location) and \(g_{Mars}=3.71\space m/s^{2}\).

Step3: Calculate the gravitational force on Mars

Substitute the values into the formula: \(F=(6.0\space kg)\times(3.71\space m/s^{2})\)

$$F = 22.26\space N$$

Answer:

\(22.26\space N\)