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:

Neutral Atom

An atom that has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall electric charge.

Protons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of atoms, with a positive electric charge.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge that circle around an atom's nucleus.

Hydrogen Bonds

A type of weak chemical bond formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted to the slightly negative atom (such as oxygen or nitrogen) in another molecule.