Question

Example 10.5 An object weighs 10 N when
measured on the surface of the earth.
What would be its weight when
measured on the surface of the moon?
Solution:​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.66

Explanation:

Because the mass of object on moon is 1/6 of earth

Answer 2

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Acceleration due to gravity on moon is 1/6 times that of earth.

Weight of any object on moon = 1/6th of the weight of the object on earth

The weight of object on earth = 10N

Weight on moon = 10/6 = 1.67 N