Question

The force exerted by the ground on a person standing on earth is roughly the force exerted by the ground on a person standing on the moon.

• A. equal to
• B. twice
• C. three times
• D. six times

Answer 1

The correct option is D six times

The force due to gravity of the moon is approximately one-sixth as that of the earth.The force exerted by the ground on a standing person is equal and opposite to the force the person applies on the ground (By Newton's third law). Thus, the force exerted by the ground on a person standing on earth is roughly six times the force exerted by the ground on a person standing on the moon.