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why is the weight of an object on the moon `(1)/(6) th` its weight on the earth ?

A

`6 : 1`

B

`36 : 1`

C

`1 : 1`

D

`1 : 6`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Mass of the body is same on Earth and Moon. `K.E = 1/2 mv^2` . So, it is same in both situations.
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