Why is the weight of an object on the moon 1/6 th its weight on the earth?

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Doggett · Answer 1 · 2021-10-07T19:00:14+0000

The mass of moon is 1/100 times and its radius 1/4 times that of earth as a result the gravitational attraction on the moon is about one sixth when compared to earth.

Why is the weight of an object on the moon 1/6 th its weight on the earth?

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