The acceleration of objects due to the gravitational force exerted on them 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? Select one: a. Mass is less, weight is the same. b. Both mass and weight are the same. C. Mass is the same, weight is less. d. Both mass and weight are less.

The acceleration of objects due to the gravitational force exerted on them 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? Select one: a. Mass is less, weight is the same. b. Both mass and weight are the same. C. Mass is the same, weight is less. d. Both mass and weight are less.

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Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter4: Forces In One Dimension

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 53A

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