Physics

Problem

An object weighs

196\,\text{N}

on the surface of the Earth where

g=9.8\,\text{m/s}^2

. a. (i) Find the mass of the object. b. (ii) Calculate its weight on the planet Mars where

g=3.7\,\text{m/s}^2

. c. (iii) By what factor does the weight change when the object is taken from the Earth to Mars? Explain briefly.