Question

if i weigh 100 lbs on earth how much would i weigh on halley's comet

if i weigh 100 lbs on earth how much would i weigh on halley's comet?
2 1
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1
Were you really assigned this problem or are you just curious?

You need to know both the size of the solid head of the comet (the only place where you could stand), and its mass. The head is not spherical, having an oblong dimension of about 15 x 8 km. The mass is M = 2.2*10^14 kg. Because it is not spherical, your weight will depend upon where you are standing.

For an approximate value of your weight there, in Newtons
use a mean radius of R = 5500 m and the formula

W = G*M*m/R^2

where G is the universal constant of gravity, 6.67x10^-11 N*m^2/kg^2.
m = 45.5 kg is your own mass.

W = 0.022 Newtons
That is about 0.005 lb or 0.08 oz
answered by: Clement
Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
if i weigh 100 lbs on earth how much would i weigh on halley's comet
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT