The Acceleration Due to Gravity Is Lower on the Moon

question 70

Multiple Choice

The acceleration due to gravity is lower on the Moon than on Earth. Which one of the following statements is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the Moon's surface, compared to
Earth?

• A) Both mass and weight are the same.
• B) Both mass and weight are less.
• C) Mass is less, weight is the same.
• D) Mass is the same, weight is less.

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