The ratio of an object's weight to its volume is:   specific gravity specific weight density specific volume   The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the moon is approximately 1/6 of the earth's. The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of moon is equal to:   64 in/s2 5.4 m/s2 none of the above 1.6 ft/s2

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The ratio of an object's weight to its volume is:
 
specific gravity
specific weight
density
specific volume
 
The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the moon is approximately 1/6 of the earth's. The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of moon is equal to:
 
64 in/s2
5.4 m/s2
none of the above
1.6 ft/s2
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