How much is the weight of an object on the moon as compared to its weight on the earth? Give reason for your answer.

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The weight of an object on the moon is 1/6^th of that on earth because the acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1/6^th of that on earth. Therefore, weight of an object decreases on the moon.

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How much is the weight of an object on the moon as compared to its weight on the earth? Give reason for your answer. Figure

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.

How much is the weight of an object on the moon as compared to its weight on the earth? Give reason for your answer.

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The weight of an object on the moon is 1/6^th of that on earth because the acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1/6^th of that on earth. Therefore, weight of an object decreases on the moon.