The Weight of an Object on the Moon Is One-Sixth

question 17

Multiple Choice

The weight of an object on the moon is one-sixth of its weight on the Earth.The ratio of the kinetic energy of a body on the Earth moving with speed V to that of the same body moving with speed V on the moon is:

• A)6:1
• B)36:1
• C)1:1
• D)1:6
• E)1:36

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Definitions:

Activating Group

A substituent attached to a reactive center in a chemical compound that increases the compound’s reactivity.

Inductive Destabilization

The destabilization of a molecule due to the transmission of charge through bonds, typically affecting reactivity and stability.

Resonance

A concept in chemistry where a molecule is represented by two or more structures to depict its electron distribution more accurately.

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

A chemical reaction process that introduces an alkyl group into an aromatic ring, typically using an alkyl halide and a strong Lewis acid catalyst.