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The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1.6 m/s2, about a sixth that of Earth’s. Which accurately describes the weight of an object on the moon?
An object on the moon is 1.6 times lighter than on Earth.
An object on the moon is 1.6 times heavier than on Earth.
An object on the moon is six times lighter than on Earth.
An object on the moon is six times heavier than on Earth.
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An object on the moon is six times lighter than on Earth.
Explanation: weight = m·g. Moon gravity ≈ 1.6 m/s² ≈ (1/6)·9.8 m/s², so weight on the moon ≈ 1/6 the weight on Earth (mass stays the same). For example, a 60 kg mass weighs ≈ 588 N on Earth and ≈ 98 N on the moon.
Explanation: weight = m·g. Moon gravity ≈ 1.6 m/s² ≈ (1/6)·9.8 m/s², so weight on the moon ≈ 1/6 the weight on Earth (mass stays the same). For example, a 60 kg mass weighs ≈ 588 N on Earth and ≈ 98 N on the moon.
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