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The weight of any person on the moon is about `1//6` times that on the earth. He can lift a mass of 15 kg on the earth. What will be the maximum mass, which can be lifted by the same force applied by the person on the moon?

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To solve the problem, we need to understand the relationship between weight, mass, and gravitational acceleration on Earth and the Moon. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Weight on Earth and Moon**: - The weight of a person (or any object) is given by the formula: \[ \text{Weight} = \text{mass} \times \text{acceleration due to gravity} (g) ...
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