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No. An object on Mars would weigh about 38% of what it does on Earth. The _mass_ would be the same, however, so you would be able to lift it easier, but pushing it and stopping it would be the same as on Earth.

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Why is the weight of a buggy less on Mars than on Earth?

The gravity on Mars is less than on Earth, so although the mass of the buggy is the same on Earth and Mars, its weight is different because weight is equal to mass multiplied by the gravitational force. The gravity of Mars is 38 percent less than that of the Earth's. So, something that weighs 100 pound on Earth will weigh 38 pounds on Mars.


How would the weight of the same bag of sugar on Mars and Jupiter differ from that on earth?

The weight of the bag of sugar on Mars would be about 0.38 times its weight on Earth, due to Mars having weaker gravity. On Jupiter, the weight of the bag of sugar would be about 2.53 times its weight on Earth, since Jupiter's gravity is much stronger.


How do you calculate weight on mars?

You can take the weight of anything on earth, multiply it by 0.359, and you'll havethe weight of the same object on Mars, in the same units you started with (pounds,tons, ounces, newtons, stone, etc.)That number comes from mashing together the differences in both the weight andradius of the earth and Mars; those are the physical characteristics that determinean object's weight on any planet.Similarly, you can take the earth-weight of any object in any unit of weight, multiplyit by 0.1633, and you'll have its weight on the moon.


Why would your weight change if you landed on Mars?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. So basically it is what is inside something. Weight depends on gravity such as landing on the moon, your mass is the same no matter what, but since gravity is a lot weaker, you weigh less! Old Answer: There is less gravity to pull you down.


Why was the weight of the buggy less on Mars than on Earth?

The weight of the buggy on Mars was less than on Earth because the gravitational pull on Mars is weaker than on Earth. Weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object, so the lower gravity on Mars results in a lower weight for objects on its surface.

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Why dont you weight the same on earth as you weight on mars?

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If you weight 300 Newtons on earth then what is your mass and weight in mars?

You need to:1) Divide the weight by Earth's gravity, to get the mass. 2) Remember that the mass will be the same on Mars. 3) Multiply the mass by the gravity of Mars, to get the weight on Mars.


Why is the weight of a buggy less on Mars than on Earth?

The gravity on Mars is less than on Earth, so although the mass of the buggy is the same on Earth and Mars, its weight is different because weight is equal to mass multiplied by the gravitational force. The gravity of Mars is 38 percent less than that of the Earth's. So, something that weighs 100 pound on Earth will weigh 38 pounds on Mars.


How would the weight of the same bag of sugar on Mars and Jupiter differ from that on earth?

The weight of the bag of sugar on Mars would be about 0.38 times its weight on Earth, due to Mars having weaker gravity. On Jupiter, the weight of the bag of sugar would be about 2.53 times its weight on Earth, since Jupiter's gravity is much stronger.


Do you weigh the same mars as you do on earth?

No. You would would weigh only about 38% of your weight on Earth.


How do you calculate weight on mars?

You can take the weight of anything on earth, multiply it by 0.359, and you'll havethe weight of the same object on Mars, in the same units you started with (pounds,tons, ounces, newtons, stone, etc.)That number comes from mashing together the differences in both the weight andradius of the earth and Mars; those are the physical characteristics that determinean object's weight on any planet.Similarly, you can take the earth-weight of any object in any unit of weight, multiplyit by 0.1633, and you'll have its weight on the moon.


Why would your weight change if you landed on Mars?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. So basically it is what is inside something. Weight depends on gravity such as landing on the moon, your mass is the same no matter what, but since gravity is a lot weaker, you weigh less! Old Answer: There is less gravity to pull you down.


Why was the weight of the buggy less on Mars than on Earth?

The weight of the buggy on Mars was less than on Earth because the gravitational pull on Mars is weaker than on Earth. Weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object, so the lower gravity on Mars results in a lower weight for objects on its surface.


How is Mars linked to the earth?

Mars is in the same solar system is earth meaning mars and earth share the same sun.


What happens to mass and weight on mars?

Mass remains the same on Mars, as it is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. However, weight would be less on Mars compared to Earth due to its weaker gravitational pull. Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.


Does Mars have the same galaxy as earth?

The Earth and Mars are in the same star system, and therefore are also in the same galaxy.


Do Mars and Earth have about the same diameter?

No. Mars has about half the diameter of Earth.