The mass of an object is measured on Earth. The mass is 5.0 kg. The object is taken to the Moon. The mass of the object is measured on the Moon. What is the mass of the object on the Moon?Immersive Reader
(1 Point)
a. 0 kg
b. More than 0 kg, but less than 5.0 kg
c. 5.0 kg
d. More than 5.0 kg
Answers
Answer:
5.0 kg
Explanation:
The mass never changes weight is change
Weight = mass × value of g on the planet
Value of g in earth is 9.8
The mass of the object on the moon is c. 5.0 kg.
As we know , mass is the matter present in a body. It comprises the atoms or molecules of a body. This physical quantity will not change anywhere.
Hence, the mass of object on the moon will be the same as that on the earth.
On the other hand, weight is a measure, which changes when taken to the moon.
Weight of an object = mass of object * gravitational acceleration
The gravitational acceleration g depends on the planet size.
The value of g of the earth is around six times more than that of the moon. So, any object is about six times heavier than it will weigh on the moon.
a. 0 kg Mass of object can never be 0.
b. More than 0 kg, but less than 5.0 kg- Mass will not change, but weight will be less than 5 kg
d. More than 5.0 kg - Mass will remain constant. If gravitational acceleration of the planet is more than that of the earth then the weight would be more than 5 kg.