Question

Why is the weight of an object in the moon 1/6th it's weight on the earth?​

Answer 1

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The gravitational attraction on the moon is about one sixth of that on the earth.

The earth attracts the moon with the same force as the force with which the moon attracts the earth.

Hence, the weight of an object on the moon is 1/6 th of the weight on the earth.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Mass of the moon is 1/100 times and radius of moon is 1/4 times that of the earth. Therefore, the gravitational attraction on the moon is about one sixth of that on the earth. Hence, the weight of an object on the moon is 1/6 th of the weight on the earth.