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Is the mass of an elephant on the moon the same as it's weight on the moon?
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∙ 8y ago
Mass and weight are two different things. Mass does not change, but weight changes depending on the gravity acting on the item. An elephant has the same mass on Earth, the Moon, or when weightless in orbit. The weights in each of those location will vary greatly.
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Is the mass of an elephant the same on the moon as mars?
The mass would be the same. the weight would not.
When does the elephant and a mouse become same in weight?
the moon
What would the Mass of elephant on the moon?
it would be the same wherever you are
What would your weight and mass be if your were on the moon?
Your mass is the same wherever you go. Your weight on the moon is about 16.5% of what it is on Earth.
Astronauts jump easily on the moon How does this compare to his mass and weight on the earth?
The mass is the same in both cases; the weight on the Moon is less (by a factor of 6, approximately).The mass is the same in both cases; the weight on the Moon is less (by a factor of 6, approximately).The mass is the same in both cases; the weight on the Moon is less (by a factor of 6, approximately).The mass is the same in both cases; the weight on the Moon is less (by a factor of 6, approximately).
When an astronaut walks on the moon is either her mass or her weight the same as on earths?
The mass is the same; the weight is not.
Why will a person's mass never change whether they are on earth or on the moon?
Because mass is not the same as weight. Weight is mass times gravity so your weight will change if you are on the earth or moon but your mass will stay the same.
Which one stays the same on the moon mass or weight?
Mass
Would your weight and mass change on the moon?
So if you take your weight then divide it by 6.13 that is your on the moon and your mass stays the same.
Are weight and mass the same measurement?
No. Weight is a force and is equal to an object's mass X acceleration due to gravity. My mass is the same on the Earth and on the moon but my weight is different because there is less gravity on the moon.
How does the size and mass of the moon different from earth?
The mass on the moon and the earth is the same but the weight changes.
Where is the weight greater on earthor the moon How about your mass?
1/6 of weight mass stays the same
