Weight of 10 kg Mass on Moon: 60N

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The weight of a 10 kg mass on the Moon is calculated to be 60 N, which is derived from the acceleration due to gravity being 1/6 of that on Earth. The formula used is to first calculate the weight on Earth (10 kg * 9.81 N) and then divide that result by 6. This method confirms that the correct answer is B. 60 N, validating the approach taken in the discussion.

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19. The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is 1/6 of that on Earth. The weight of a 10 kg
mass on the Moon is
A. 98 N
B. 60 N
C. 16 N
D. 1.7 N
(For this question I divided 9.81 by 6 and the multiplyed this by 10)
Is this the correct way to do it ?
 
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Yes,
You work out what a 10kg mass would weigh on Earth = 10 * 9.8N
and divide by 6 for the moon
 

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