The gravitational pull on the moon is \(\frac{1}{6}\) that of the earth. If a body weighs 6.0 N on the moon, what will be the weight on the earth?

A.

6.0 N

B.

5.0 N

C.

12.0 N

D.

36.0 N

Correct answer is D

A person would weigh six times less on the moon than they do on Earth.

OR

A person would weigh six times more on the earth than they do on moon.

 

\(\frac{1}{6} of x\) = 6.0N on the moon

x = 6 * 6 = 36