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How and why will my weight change if i took a trip to the moon

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weight less on moon than on earth.

high on lift off - G force

low in orbit.

zero at a point between earth and moon

User Jannik Buhr
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Answer:

Due to gravitational force

We know that,

weight (W) = m. g Newtons

Where m = mass , in Kg

g = gravitational force (m/s²)

= 9.8 m/s (it is constant on earth)

So, from equation we knew that Weight is proportional to the gravitational force assuming fixed mass.

On the moon the gravitational force (g) is very less compared to the earth gravitational force, i.e., 1.62 m/s²

Therefore from equation of weight W = m. g is very less by considering the gravitational force on moon.

So, obviously weight changes on moon due to gravitational pull

User Valentin Brasso
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