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Today, August 18

Question

The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is

A

$\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)$ ^th that of the earth

B

Same that of the earth

C

$\left( \frac{1}{3} \right)$ ^th that of the earth

D

$\left( \frac{1}{5} \right)$ ^th that of the earth

Answer

$\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)$ ^th that of the earth

Explanation

Solution

The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is $\left( \frac{1}{6} \right)^{th}$ that of the earth