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Why is the weight of an object on the moon $\frac{1}{6} t h$ its weight on the earth?

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The mass of moon is $\frac{1}{100}$ times and its radius $\frac{1}{4}$ times that of the earth. As a result, the gravitational force on the moon is about one-sixth when compared to earth. Hence, the weight of an object on the moon is $\frac{1}{6} t h$ its weight on the earth.

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