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Q: If a body weighs 12N on the surface of the earth, how much will it weigh on the surface of the moon where acceleration due to gravity is only one-sixth of that on earth's surface?

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    12N
  • 2
    2N
  • 3
    10N
  • 4
    6N
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Answer : 2. "2N"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 2N Explanation: Weight is mass x g. Since mass is constant and g is only 16thof that on the earth. The weight on the moon is only 16th of that on the earth.  Therefore 2N i.e (b) is the answer.

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