The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon's surface is one-sixth that on Earth.An astronaut's life support backpack weighs 240 lb on Earth.What does it weigh on the Moon?
A) 40 lb
B) 120 lb
C) 80 lb
D) 240 lb

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The weight of an object on the Moon is one-sixth of its weight on Earth. Therefore, 240 lb on Earth would weigh 240/6 = 40 lb on the Moon.

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