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Why is the weight of an object on the Moon `(1//6)`th its weight on the Earth?

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To understand why the weight of an object on the Moon is \( \frac{1}{6} \) of its weight on Earth, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step 1: Understanding Weight Weight is defined as the force exerted by gravity on an object. It can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Weight} = \text{Mass} \times \text{Gravity} \] Where: ...
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  2. Distinguish between mass and weight.

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