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A man who weighs 150 pounds on Earth will weigh just 25 pounds on the moon. How much will a young girl weigh on the moon if she weighs 75 pounds on Earth?

An Introduction to Physical Science

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ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter17: Moons And Small Solar System Bodies

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2E: If a person weighs 160 lb on the Earth, then what is the persons weight (in pounds) on the Moon?

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