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Gravitational force on the surface of the moon is only `(1)/(6)` as strong as gravitational force on the earth. What is the weight in newtons of a 10 kg object on the moon on the earth?

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Earth as Moon
W = `m xx g = 10 xx 9.8`
=98 N
Weight on moon = `(98)/(6)` = 16.3 N.
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