Differences between Mass and Weight
 

Differences between Mass and Weight problem 49


The gravitational field strength on the Moon is smaller than that on the Earth. A scientist examines a rock which has been brought back from the Moon. He measures three quantities.


  • the density of the rock


  • the mass of the rock


  • the weight of the rock


Which quantities are the same size on the surface of the Earth and on the surface of the Moon?


  • 1 and 2 only


  • 1 and 3 only


  • 2 and 3 only


  • 1, 2 and 3


 

main author and content editor: Daniel Owoyomi