The gravitational force of the moon is one-sixth that of the earth. If a body...
PHYSICS
WAEC 1998
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
- A. 36.0N
- B. 12.0N
- C. 6.0N
- D. 2.0N
Correct Answer: A. 36.0N
Explanation
\(\frac{1}{6}F_E = F_{MOON}\)
FE = R = 6Fm
= 6 x 6 = 36N
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