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Question 24

An object has a mass of 60 kg.

The gravitational field strength on Earth is 10.0 N/kg.

The gravitational field strength on the Moon is 1.6 N/kg.

What is the weight of the object on Earth, and what is its weight on the Moon?

A

On Earth: 6.0 kg6.0\text{ kg}6.0 kg, On the Moon: 37.5 kg37.5\text{ kg}37.5 kg

B

On Earth: 6.0 N6.0\text{ N}6.0 N, On the Moon: 37.5 N37.5\text{ N}37.5 N

C

On Earth: 600 kg600\text{ kg}600 kg, On the Moon: 96 kg96\text{ kg}96 kg

D

On Earth: 600 N600\text{ N}600 N, On the Moon: 96 N96\text{ N}96 N

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