A man weighs 750 N on the surface of the earth. What would be his weight when standing on the moon? The masses of the
earth and the moon are respectively, 5 98 0 kg and 7 36 0 kg. Their radii are respectively 6 37 0 km and
1 74 0 km
2 answers
W = 750N/6 = 125 N. on the moon.
Weight of a person on Earth: 750N
Gravity of Moon:1/6 of Earth's gravity
Weight of a person on Moon:750÷ 6
:125 N
Gravity of Moon:1/6 of Earth's gravity
Weight of a person on Moon:750÷ 6
:125 N