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Gravitational force on the surface of moon is `1//6` as strong as gravitational force on the earth. What is the weight in newton of a 100 kg object on moon and on the earth ?

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  • The mass of moon is 1/81 of the mass of earth. If gravitational force of earth on moon is F, then the gravitational force of moon on earth is

    A
    F/81
    B
    F
    C
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    1/8th
    D
    1/4th
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