A 1kg rock is taken on Moon from Earth. Acceleration due to gravity (g) on Moon is 1.6m/s2.. What will be mass of rock on Moon and what  will be weight of rock on Moon? Choose one correct answer with correct unit of measure of mass and weight .   A. Mass = 1kg ,   Weight = 1.6 N   B. Mass = 9.8 pounds , Weight = 1.6 kg   C. Mass = 1.6 kg , Weight = 9.8N   D. Mass = 1 pound , Weight = 1.6 pounds

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  1. A 1kg rock is taken on Moon from Earth. Acceleration due to gravity (g) on Moon is 1.6m/s2.. What will be mass of rock on Moon and what  will be weight of rock on Moon? Choose one correct answer with correct unit of measure of mass and weight .

      A.

    Mass = 1kg ,   Weight = 1.6 N

      B.

    Mass = 9.8 pounds , Weight = 1.6 kg

      C.

    Mass = 1.6 kg , Weight = 9.8N

      D.

    Mass = 1 pound , Weight = 1.6 pounds

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