Question

Gravitational force on the surface of the moon is only \(\frac{1}6\) as strong as gravitational force on the earth. What is the weight in newtons of a 10 kg object on the moon and on the earth?

Answer 1

Weight of an object on the moon =\(\frac{1}6\)  × Weight of an object on the Earth
Also,
Weight = Mass × Acceleration
Acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 \(m/s^2\)
Therefore, weight of a 10 kg object on the Earth = 10 × 9.8 = 98 N 
And, weight of the same object on the moon =\(\frac{1}6\)  ×98 =16.3 N