Question

Which statement explains why astronauts appear to bounce when they are walking on the moon?(1 point)ResponsesThe force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: **The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.**

This weaker gravitational force (about 1/6th that of Earth's) allows astronauts to bounce when they walk on the moon. The reduced gravity causes less downward force on their bodies, resulting in higher jumps and a bouncing gait.