An object weighs 600 N on Earth. If it is brought to a planet where the gravitational pull is 1/3 that of Earth, what will its weight and mass be? (Assume mass on Earth is 60 kg).
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Step 1: Mass is constant regardless of location (60 kg).
Step [2-9]: Weight = Earth weight × (Planet Gravity / Earth Gravity).
Step [2-9]: 600 N × 1/3 = 200 N.
Correct answer: Weight: 200 N, Mass: 60 kg
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