For example, if the density of a certain object is 2.4g/cm (cube) on earth, will it become 0.4g/cm (cube) on the moon? thanks for help
2006-10-03 16:02:30 · 6 answers · asked by yang_ll 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No, because the mass of an object stays the same; it is the weight that changes depending on the gravitational field.
2006-10-03 16:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The density of the same quanity of material (g/cm) measured on earth is the same on the moon. The weights will be measured differntly because weight is dependent on gravity (which is different between the moon and earth). The denisty is a measure of an amount of material in a given volume.
2006-10-03 16:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by David T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The density doesn't change, but the gravitational force acting on the object will be less on the moon. Even though the mass of the object will remain unchanged, the apparent weight will be about one sixth of what the object weighs on earth.
2006-10-03 19:00:22 · answer #3 · answered by RG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well solids wouldn't because they are held together by other forces.
As you know, density is the mass / volume , and mass does not change in different gravitational fields and volume is just the space it takes up.
With gases things are a little different since temp and pressure change anyway (I think that can effect solids minutely?).
2006-10-03 16:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by iMi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just that the gravity is 1/6 of the gravity on earth.
2006-10-03 16:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by I Don't Know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Only the weight (pull of gravity) will change on the moon due to low gravity. Your mass will not change either.
2006-10-03 16:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by Jimm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋