Astrophysics & Planetary Mechanics

How much does 120 kg weigh on Venus?

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An object with a mass of 120 kg weighs 108.48 kg-force (1064.4 Newtons) on the surface of Venus, which is 90.4% of its weight on Earth.

108.48 kg Primary Metric
1064.4 N Secondary Metric

šŸ“ Mathematical Formula & Step-by-Step Substitution

\[ F_g = m \cdot g = 120 \text{ kg} \times 8.87 \text{ m/s}^2 = 1064.4 \text{ N} \implies W_{kgf} = 108.48 \text{ kg} \]
Weight = 120 kg * 8.87 m/s^2 = 1064.4 N = 108.48 kg-force
  1. Identify local surface gravitational acceleration on Venus: g = 8.87 m/s² (Earth g = 9.807 m/s²).
  2. Compute gravitational force in Newtons: F = m Ɨ g = 120 kg Ɨ 8.87 m/s² = 1064.4 N.
  3. Compute apparent weight in kg-force relative to Earth scales: 120 Ɨ (8.87 / 9.807) = 108.48 kg.
  4. Compare to escape velocity on Venus: v_esc = 10.36 km/s.

šŸ“Š Nearby Parameter Reference Table

Earth Mass Weight on Venus (kg) Force on Venus (N) % Earth Weight
100 kg 90.4 kg 887.0 N 90.4%
110 kg 99.4 kg 975.7 N 90.4%
120 kg 108.5 kg 1064.4 N 90.4%
130 kg 117.5 kg 1153.1 N 90.4%
140 kg 126.6 kg 1241.8 N 90.4%
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