Question

Which statement explains why astronauts appear to bounce when they are walking on the moon?(1 point)
Responses

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.
The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.

The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.

Answer 1

The correct statement that explains why astronauts appear to bounce when walking on the moon is:

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

This is because the moon has about 1/6th the gravity of Earth, which means that astronauts can jump higher and appear to bounce when they walk.