Value of 'g' at the surface of moon is _____________?
Correct answer: B. ge/6
- A. 6ge
- B. ge/6
- C. 2ge
- D. Zero
Explanation
The Moon's gravitational acceleration is approximately one-sixth of Earth's: gmoon ≈ 9.8 m/s^2 ÷ 6 ≈ 1.63 m/s^2 = ge/6. Choosing 6ge reverses the relationship and incorrectly makes lunar gravity six times stronger than Earth's.
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