Physics

Physics

Problem

A stone of mass 6 kg6\,\text{kg} is weighed on Earth where g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m\,s}^{-2} and on the Moon where g=1.63 m s−2g = 1.63\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}. Answer the following: (i) Calculate the weight of the stone on Earth. (ii) Calculate its weight on the Moon. (iii) Find the ratio of the lunar weight to the terrestrial weight.

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