The moon's gravity differs from the earth's ____times.

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Concept- The moon's gravity differs from the earth's ⅙ times. Usually, gravity is the invisible force that pulls two masses together. The amount of matter in a substance is measured by its mass. How much mass fits into a given volume can be calculated using density (space).
According to Sir Isaac Newton, as an object's mass increases, so does its gravitational force. Its density is only around 60% of the Earth's, in addition to its mass.
The mass and density of a body determine its gravitational pull. The moon's gravitational attraction is smaller than the earth's because it has a significantly lower mass than the planet and a density of around 60% that of the planet. The moon's gravitational pull is 1/6 as powerful as the earth's.
Hence, the correct answer is 1/6.

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