Weight is mass times the acceleration of gravity. If an individual weighs 134 pounds on Earth, how much will they weigh on Mercury? Assume the acceleration of gravity on Mercury is 0.35 times the acceleration of gravity on Earth

Weight is mass times the acceleration of gravity. If an individual weighs 134 pounds on Earth, how much will they weigh on Mercury? Assume the acceleration of gravity on Mercury is 0.35 times the acceleration of gravity on Earth

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Chapter7: Gravitation

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