The weight of an object on the Moon is one-sixth its weight on Earth. A body moving with a given speed on the Moon has kinetic energy equal to ______________ it would have if it were moving at the same speed on Earth.
A) the kinetic energy
B) 1/36 the kinetic energy
C) 1/6 the kinetic energy
D) 6 times the kinetic energy
E) 36 times the kinetic energy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kinetic energy depends on mass and speed, not weight. Since mass remains constant regardless of location, the kinetic energy of the body at the same speed is the same on both the Moon and Earth.

The Weight of an Object on the Moon Is One-Sixth