Gravitational force on the surface of the moon is only $\frac{1}{6}$ as strong as gravitational force on the earth. What is the weight in Newton of a 10 kg object on the moon ?

16.66 N

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Solution

The correct option is A 16.66 N
W=mg
m= 10 kg, $g_{e} = 9.8 m / s^{2}$
On earth, $W = 98 N$
On moon, $g_{m} = g_{e} / 6$
Hence, $W_{m} = W_{e} / 6 = 98 / 6 = 16.66 N$

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