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Why does everything has the same mass on earth and the moon but everything weighs more on earth that it does on the moon?

Mass doesn't depend on gravity whereas weight does. And moon has gravity less than earth so a body weighs less on moon as compared to its weight on earth. But mass remains same.


What would be effect on mass and weight of a body if it is taken from earth surface to the surface of moon?

The mass of the body remains the same because mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, which does not change. However, the weight of the body will be different on the moon compared to Earth, as weight depends on the gravitational pull on an object. The gravitational force on the moon is around 1/6th of that on Earth, so the body will weigh approximately 1/6th of its weight on Earth when on the moon.


Is your weight on the moon the same as your weight on earth?

Your weight is less on the moon than it is on the Earth, but your mass is still the same. Teehee. I was here! >:D


How would the weight and mass change if you moved from earth to the moon?

First, mass and weight are not the same thing. Second, due to the difference in the gravitational pull of Earth versus the moon, you weigh more on Earth and less on the moon, although your mass stays the same.


If you weigh 50 kg on earth what is your mass on the moon?

Your mass remains the same, which is 50 kg, regardless of the celestial body you are on. Weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on your mass, so your weight on the moon would be about 1/6th of your weight on Earth due to the moon's weaker gravity.


On the Moon is my weight is the same?

You weight on the moon is 16.5% of what your weight is on Earth.


How will weight and mass be affected while on the moon and on earth?

The mass will be the same on the moon, as well as on earth. But more weight will be gained on earth than moon because there is more gravitational force on earth than on moon. Mass stays the same because the amount of matter in the object will not change simply by going to the moon.


Does your weight stay the same no matter where you go like the moon?

Your weight would change depending on the gravitational pull of the celestial body you are on. For example, your weight on the Moon would be about 1/6th of what it is on Earth due to the Moon's weaker gravity.


How would your mass and weight differ on the moon?

Your mass would remain the same on the moon as it is a measure of the amount of matter in your body. However, your weight would be about 1/6th of what it is on Earth due to the weaker gravitational pull on the moon.


What is the gravitational weight difference between the moon and earth?

The weight of an object on the moon's surface is 16.3% of the same object's weight on the earth's surface.


What would be the effect on mass and weight of a body if it is taken from earth surface to the moon?

The mass stays the same, the weight is about one sixth as here on Earth. The astronauts had to learn how to move there... it's harder getting stopped and doing corners, as you don't have the weight and traction you are used to.


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.