Question

Why is the weight of an object less on the moon than on earth?

• A. Density of moon is less than density of earth
• B. Moon is a satellite of earth
• C. Moon is far from earth
• D. Moon's gravitational force is less than that of earth

Answer 1

The correct option is D Moon's gravitational force is less than that of earth

The weight of an object is the gravitational force acting on it. Since, the gravitational force of the moon is ${\frac{1}{6}}^{th}$ of earth. The weight of an object on moon is also ${\frac{1}{6}}^{th}$ as compared to its weight on earth.