A space probe with a mass of $600\text{ kg}$ is located on Mars. The acceleration of free fall on Mars is $4.0\text{ m s}^{-2}$. What is the weight of the space probe on Mars?
- A$60\text{ N}$
- B$150\text{ N}$
- C$2400\text{ N}$
- D$6000\text{ N}$
Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Mass and weight
A space probe with a mass of $600\text{ kg}$ is located on Mars. The acceleration of free fall on Mars is $4.0\text{ m s}^{-2}$. What is the weight of the space probe on Mars?