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Why is the weight of an object on the moon th its weight on the earth?
The moon's gravitation force is determined by the mass and the size of the moon.
The mass of moon is times and its radius times that of earth. As a result, the gravitational attraction on the moon is about one sixth when compared to earth. Hence, the weight of an object on the moon is th its weight on the earth.
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Science | Chapter 9: GravitationWeb Content — Quick Reference
Chapter 9: Gravitation — Quick Reference
Quick Revision Points
- F = Gm₁m₂/r² (G = 6.674 × 10⁻¹¹ N·m²/kg²)
- g = GM/R² = 9.8 m/s² (Earth); g on Moon ≈ g/6
- Mass (kg, constant) vs Weight (N = mg, varies with location)
- Pressure P = F/A (Pa = N/m²); Fluid pressure P = hρg
- Archimedes: buoyant force = weight of displaced fluid
- Float if density < fluid density; Sink if density > fluid density
- Relative density = density of substance / density of water (no unit)
Exam Tips for Chapter 9
- Read the detailed chapter notes for complete coverage of all NCERT topics.
- Practice all NCERT in-text and back exercise questions — they are frequently asked in exams.
- Focus on comparison tables, diagrams, and definitions — these are high-scoring areas.
- For numericals (if applicable), practice at least 20 problems of varying difficulty.
- Refer to the practice question bank (200+ questions) for thorough preparation.
Related Resources
- Detailed Notes: ch09-gravitation.html
- Practice Questions: 100+ questions with answers in 05-practice-questions/
- Chapter Test: 30-mark test paper in 06-tests/chapter-tests-30marks/
- Formula Sheet: Complete formula reference in 03-teacher-aid/formula-sheet.html