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Which of the following best describes the gravitational force on the Moon compared to Earth?

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The Moon has stronger gravity than Earth.
The Moon has stronger gravity than Earth.

The Moon has weaker gravity than Earth.
The Moon has weaker gravity than Earth.

The Moon has the same gravity as Earth.
The Moon has the same gravity as Earth.

The gravity on the Moon depends on its distance from the Sun.
The gravity on the Moon depends on its distance from the Sun.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

The Moon has weaker gravity than Earth.

The Moon's gravitational force is only about 1/6th that of Earth's due to its smaller mass and size.