A Block Is on a Frictionless Horizontal Table, on Earth

question 44

Multiple Choice

A block is on a frictionless horizontal table, on earth. This block accelerates at 1.9 m/s² when a 90 N horizontal force is applied to it. The block and table are then set up on the moon where the acceleration due to gravity is 1.62 m/s². What is the weight of the block on the moon?

• A) 77 N
• B) 67 N
• C) 58 N
• D) 48 N
• E) 39 N

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