Statics and Mechanics of Materials (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134382593
Author: Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.5, Problem 21P
If a man weighs 155 lb on earth, specify (a) his mass in kilograms, and (b) his weight in newtons. If the man is on the moon, where the acceleration due to gravity is gm = 5.30 ft/s2, determine (c) his weight in pounds, and (d) his mass in kilograms.
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