The value of the acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the moon is about:

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A The same as that on Earth
B One-sixth of that on Earth
C One-third of that on Earth
D Six times that on Earth

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Answer: B. One-sixth of that on Earth

Answer: B) One-sixth of that on Earth
Explanation: The acceleration due to gravity depends on the mass and radius of the body. The Moon is much smaller and less massive than Earth, so g on the Moon is about 1/6 of g on Earth.

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The value of the acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the moon is about:

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