Multiple choice

If the weight of a man is 120 kg on earth, how much will he weigh on the moon?

  1. 10 kg

  2. 20 kg

  3. 40 kg

  4. 60 kg
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Moon's surface gravity is approximately 1/6th that of Earth's gravity. To find the weight on the moon, you divide the Earth weight by 6 (120 / 6 = 20). While mass remains constant everywhere, weight is a measure of gravitational pull and thus changes.

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