Question

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?

  • gravitation CBSE Class 9
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Answer

Weight of an object on the moon = 1 6 × Weight of an object on the Earth

Also,

Weight = Mass × Acceleration

Acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s2

Therefore, weight of a 10 kg object on the Earth = 10 × 9.8 = 98 N

And, weight of the same object on the moon = {1\over6} × 98 = 16.3 N

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