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Question 187

The mass of a scientific instrument is measured on Earth to be 15.0 kg. The instrument is then transported to Mars, where the gravitational field strength is approximately 3.7 m/s2 (compared to Earth's 9.8 m/s2).

What is the mass of the instrument on Mars?

A

0 kg0\text{ kg}0 kg

B

more than 0 kg0\text{ kg}0 kg, but less than 15.0 kg15.0\text{ kg}15.0 kg

C

15.0 kg15.0\text{ kg}15.0 kg

D

more than 15.0 kg15.0\text{ kg}15.0 kg

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