Question

(b) A hammer has a mass of 20 kg,what is its weight (i) on earth and

(ii) on moon? (g for earth is 10 m/s² and g for moon is 1.6 m/s²) (5M)
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Answer 1

The weight of the hammer on earth and the moon can be calculated using the formula Weight = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the weight of an object, we use the formula:

Weight = Mass x Acceleration due to gravity

(i) On earth:

Weight = 20 kg x 10 m/s² = 200 N

(ii) On moon:

Weight = 20 kg x 1.6 m/s² = 32 N

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