Multiple choice

If the weight of an object on the surface of the earth is 72N, its weight on the surface of the moon will be

  1. 36 N

  2. 432 N

  3. 6N

  4. 12N

  5. 18 N

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

As we know that weight depends on gravitational force acting on an object. On the surface of the moon, the value of acceleration due to gravity is one sixth compared to earth, so on the surface of moon the weight of the object is 1/6 x 72 = 12N.