Physics
The body of mass 25 kg is taken from the earth to the moon. If the value of g on moon is 1.6 ms-2 then the weight of the body on moon is :
- 50 N
- 100 N
- 40 N
- 60 N
Laws of Motion
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Answer
40 N
Reason — As we know,
Weight (W) = mass (m) x acceleration due to gravity (g)
Given,
mass = 25 kg
g on moon = 1.6 ms-2
Wm = ?
Substituting the values, we get,
Wm = 25 x 1.6 = 40 N
Hence, weight of body on moon = 40 N.
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