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A body weighs 60 N on moon. Find its approximate weight on the earth.

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60 N
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180 N
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360 N
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420 N
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Solution

The correct option is C 360 N
Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the moon is approximately 1/6 th of the value at the surface of earth.

So, weight of the body on the earth, w=w×6=60×6=360 N

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