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A 15kg boulder is moved from the Earth to the Moon. Explain what happens to the mass and weight of the boulder.​

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Answer:

The mass of the boulder remains constant, while its weight decreases with respect to the value of gravitational force on the moon.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mass of the boulder = 15 kg

On the earth, its mass remains 15 kg. But its weight is;

weight = m x g

= 15 x 9.8

= 147 N

The boulder's weight on the earth is 147 N.

When transferred to the moon, the mass remains constant i.e 15 kg. But its weight decreases due to a change in the value of acceleration due to gravity on the moon. Thus, the boulder becomes lighter in weight.

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