Question

What would be the weight of an object on the surface of moon, if it weighs 196 N on the earth's surface?

• A. 35 N
• B. 98 N
• C. 33 N
• D. 100 N

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 33 N

• Weight of the object on the moon = 1 / 6 × weight of the object on the earth.

• Weight of the object on the earth = 196 N

• So, Weight of the object on the moon = 1/6 x 196

= 196/6

= 32.66 N

From the given options we can choose the nearest answer given, that is 33N.