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Will They Fit?

**Background:**
Four large Martians want to move a meteorite from the first floor to the 4th floor of A&S for display. Each Martian has a mass of 95 kg (gravity is different on Mars). They are 3 meters tall. The meteorite's mass is 2000 kg, and it is round with a diameter of 3.5 meters.

**Additional Data:**
- Weight that can be lifted by the A&S elevators: 4000 lbs
- Door height: 8.5 feet

**Question:**
Will they be able to deliver the meteorite to the 4th floor for our learning pleasure?

Answer :

The Martians and the meteorite will not fit in the elevator.The weight that can be lifted is 4000 lbs x 0.45 kg/lb = 1800 kg.

The Martians and the meteorite will not fit in the elevator.

The total mass of the four Martians is 95 kg x 4 = 380 kg.

The mass of the meteorite is 2000 kg.

The total mass to be transported is 380 kg + 2000 kg = 2380 kg.

The weight that can be lifted by the elevator is given in pounds, which we need to convert to kg. 1 lb is approximately 0.45 kg. Therefore, the weight that can be lifted is 4000 lbs x 0.45 kg/lb = 1800 kg.

As the total mass to be transported is greater than the weight that can be lifted by the elevator, it will not be possible to deliver the asteroid to the 4th floor using the elevator.

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