PhysicsGravitational fieldWAEC
Gravity on the moon is one-sixth of that on earth. What is the weight of a 12 kg mass on the moon? [g on earth = 10 m/s²]
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Answer: D. 20 N
Weight on earth = 120 N; on the moon = 120/6 = 20 N. The mass stays 12 kg.
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