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Atoms And Molecules

Question
CBSEENSC9006072

Gravitational force on the surface of the moon is only 1/6 as strong as gravitational force on the earth. What is the weight in newtons of a 10 kg object on the moon and on the earth? What is its mass on each?

Solution

Mass of the object on the moon = 6 kg.
 
Mass of the object on the earth  = 6 kg. 
Weight of the object on the earth = mg = 10 x 9.8 = 98 N. 
Weight of the object on the moon
space equals space 1 over 6 cross times 98 space equals 16.3 space straight N. 
Therefore, the weight of object on earth and moon is different.