If an object weighs 50 pounds on Earth, how much would it weigh on the Moon, where gravity is 1/6th that of Earth?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about how weight changes with gravity.
Answer
8.33
Explanation
Weight on the Moon is 50 / 6, which equals approximately 8.33 pounds.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 8.33.
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