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How much would a 70 kg man weigh on the moon? What will be his mass on the earth and on the moon? [g on moon = `1.7 ms^(-2)`]

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To solve the question, we need to determine the weight of a 70 kg man on the moon and clarify his mass on both the Earth and the moon. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Mass and Weight**: - Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is constant regardless of location. - Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object and can change depending on the gravitational field strength. ...
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