Question

If the mass of an object is 60 kgs, what will be its weight on the moon? (n=newton)

Answer 1

mass of object,m = 60 kg

g = 9.8 m/s^2

So, weight of object on earth = mg

= 60×9.8

= 588 N

Weight of object on moon = 1/6 ×

(weight of object on earth)

= 1/6 × 588

= 98 N

Answer 2

Given,

the mass of an object is 60kg.

To Find,

Its weight on the moon.(n=Newton)

Solution,

To solve this problem we have to apply some basic physics fundamentals,

Note- The gravity on the Moon has approximately  $\frac{1}{6}th$  of the strength of gravity on Earth.

First, if we calculate the following in kg then,

the mass of object =60kg

We know,

⇒Weight of an object in the moon =$\frac{1}{6}$ × weight of an object on earth

⇒$\frac{1}{6}$×60

⇒10 kg.

Now, if we calculate the following in newton then,

⇒ the mass of object =60kg  g=$9.8\frac{m}{s^2}$

∴Weight of an object on earth= m×g

⇒ 60×9.8

⇒588N

⇒Weight of an object in the moon =$\frac{1}{6}$ × weight of an object on earth

⇒$\frac{1}{6}$×588

⇒98N.

Hence, its weight on the moon will be 98N.