Gravitational force on the surface of the moon is only $\frac{1}{6}$ as strong as the gravitational force on the earth. What is the weight in newtons of a $10\, kg$ object on the moon and on the earth?

  • A
    $15.8\, N, 45\, N$
  • B
    $14.3\, N, 56\, N$
  • C
    $16.3\, N, 98\, N$
  • D
    $12.3\, N, 89\, N$

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