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Mass and weight are different physical quantities, Weight is dependent on the gravitational force which the planet on which the object is located applies, while mass is independent of this force, and is the actual 'matter content' of the object.

There will be a change in weight of the object if taken on the moon, but the mass will remain unaffected.

Mass 10kg implies: Weight (on Earth) = 10*9.8 = 98N

As the gravitational force of moon is 1/6th pf that of earth, the weight of that object on Moon will be:

98* (1/6) = 98/6 = 16.33N

*The mass will remain unchanged on the moon. </p>

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