Question

The mass of a body is measured to be 12 kg on earth. If it is taken to the moon, its mass will be.

• A. 12 kg
• B. 2 kg
• C. 6 kg
• D. 72 kg

Answer 1

The correct option is A

12 kg

1. Mass of the body is an inherent property of an object which will remain the same everywhere.
2. So, if the mass of the object is 12 kg on earth then it will remain 12 kg on Moon as well.

Final answer: So, the correct answer is (a).