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Why is the weight of an object different on Earth and the moon?

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Answer:

values of g (acceleration due to gravity) are different on earth vs. moon

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight = mg

m = mass

g(earth) = 9.8 m/s²

g on the moon is different because the moon has less mass than earth.

g(moon) = 1.625 m/s²

For example, if your mass on earth is 68 kg, your weight on earth is:

W = (68 kg)(9.8 m/s²) = 666.4 N

On the moon, your mass is still the same (68 kg), but your weight would be:

W = (68 kg)(1.625 m/s²) = 110.5 N

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