The weight of an object when measured on the Earth's surface is 100 N. What will be its weight when measured on the Moon's surface?
- A1.67 N
- B100 N
- C10 N
- D16.7 N
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) 16.7 N
Explanation
Gravity on the Moon is about 1/6 of that on Earth, so a body weighs about one-sixth as much there: 100 N ÷ 6 ≈ 16.7 N.
Its mass stays the same; only its weight changes.