A certain grapefruit on Earth has a mass of one kilogram and a weight of one newton. When the grapefruit is on the moon its mass is
A) one kilogram.
B) less than ten newtons.
C) ten newtons.
D) less than one kilogram.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and does not change with location. Therefore, the grapefruit's mass remains one kilogram on the moon.

A Certain Grapefruit on Earth Has a Mass of One