What is the acceleration due to gravity 'g' on the moon, if g is 10

PHYSICS
JAMB 1995

What is the acceleration due to gravity 'g' on the moon, if g is 10-2 on the earth?

  • A. 0. 10 ms-2
  • B. 0.74ms-2
  • C. 1.6ms-2
  • D. 10.00ms-2

Correct Answer: C. 1.6ms-2

Explanation

s = 10-2 on earth

g = 6 ms-2 on earth

Earth on moon = \(\frac{10}{6}\)

= 1.6ms-2



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