A Block of Iron Is Transported to the Moon

question 7

Multiple Choice

A block of iron is transported to the Moon.Which of the following is true?

• A)both its mass and weight remain unchanged.
• B)its mass decreases, but its weight remains the same.
• C)its mass remains the same, but its weight decreases.
• D)both its mass and weight decrease.

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