gravity math question?

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gravity math question?

The strength of gravity on Earth relative to the moon is 6:1. How much would a person weigh on the moon if they weigh 180 pounds on Earth?

2007-06-04 21:14:31 · 3 answers · asked by lilnessaslove 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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180/6 =30lbs

2007-06-04 21:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by supastremph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

if man weighs 180 pounds on earth then the weight of the man on the moon will be 180/6 which is equal to 30 pounds as acceleration due to gravity on moon is 1/6 that on the earth.so,thats ur answer.byeee

2007-06-05 04:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

if the ratio is 6:1 ( read six to one) then 6 pounds on earth would "weigh" 1 pound on the moon.

180/6 = 30

30 is the answer

2007-06-05 04:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by grishnak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋