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The gravitational force of the moon is one-sixth that of the earth. If a body weighs ...

The gravitational force of the moon is one-sixth that of the earth. If a body weighs 6.0N on the moon. Calculate its weight on the earth
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  • A 36.0N
  • B 12.0N
  • C 6.0N
  • D 2.0N
  • E 1.0N
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
\(\frac{1}{6}F_E = F_{MOON}\)
FE = R = 6Fm
= 6 x 6 = 36N

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