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Question
How much is the weight of an object on the moon as compared to its weight on the earth ? Give reason for your answer.
Short/Brief Note
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Solution
The weight of an object on the moon is 1/6th of that on earth because the acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1/6th of that on earth. Therefore, weight of an object decreases on the moon.
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Chapter 3: Gravitation - Very Short Answers 1 [Page 102]
