Question

Astronaut Neil during his lunar mission recorded his weight. He noticed a big difference in his weight compared to his weight taken when he was on earth. If his weight on earth was 90kgs, what would be his weight on moon and what could be the reason for this difference?
a. His weight will be 5kg; this is because moon’s gravity is 1/10th as compared to that of the earth.
b. His weight will be 45kg; this is because moon’s gravity is 1/7th as compared to that of the earth.
c. His weight will be 5kg; this is because moon’s gravity is 1/8th as compared to that of the earth.
d. His weight will be 15kg; this is because moon’s gravity is 1/6th as compared to that of the earth.

Answer 1

Answer:

d.His weight will be 15kg; this is because moon’s gravity is 1/6th as compared to that of the earth.