Tuesday, September 10, 2013

11 September 2013 4th Hour Advanced Technology Warmup

Use the provided link to answer the following question.

On the Moon, Jim had a weight of 27.5 lbf.

The force of gravity on the Moon is one sixth of that on Earth. How much did Jim weigh on Earth?


A:   4.583 lbf
B:   27.5 lbf
C:   137.5 lbf
D:   165 lbf

After you identify your answer, justify your answer.  Your response should be completed with three complete sentences.

These links will help you respond to the question.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html

When you have completed your warmup continue working on the Shapes Tutorial.

4 comments:

  1. Haley D. 4th hour

    He will weigh 4.583 pounds because it is one sixth of the weight on earth. The scale may say 0 kg but its real mass is 100kg. On the moon you weigh less than you would on Earth.

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  2. Taylor A.
    4th hour

    137.5 lbf

    i think im not very sure on the awnser (.-.)
    BLAHHH

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  3. Tristen L


    I think its D I not really sure why I just think its D

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  4. Isaiah A.
    4th hour


    I think 27.5lbf he will weigh on the moon. well because that when your up on the moon you will weigh less it will make you jump high and fly and stuff. So I think it is B.

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