JAMB Physics 1995 Question 8

Question 8

Gravitational Field

What is the acceleration due to gravity 'g' on the moon, if g is 10 m s−2 on the earth?

  1. A.0.10 m s−2
  2. B.0.74 m s−2
  3. C.1.67 m s−2
  4. D.10.00 m s−2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (1.67 m s−2)

Explanation

Gravity on the moon is about one-sixth of that on earth: 10/6 ≈ 1.67 m s−2.