Question
Gravity on the Moon is about one-sixth the gravity felt on Earth. This is because
Responses
A the Moon is so far away from Earth.the Moon is so far away from Earth.
B the Moon is much less massive than Earth.the Moon is much less massive than Earth.
C Earth has a molten core and the Moon doesn't.Earth has a molten core and the Moon doesn't.
D the Moon is so much further from the sun than Earth.
Responses
A the Moon is so far away from Earth.the Moon is so far away from Earth.
B the Moon is much less massive than Earth.the Moon is much less massive than Earth.
C Earth has a molten core and the Moon doesn't.Earth has a molten core and the Moon doesn't.
D the Moon is so much further from the sun than Earth.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
B the Moon is much less massive than Earth.
The strength of gravity on a celestial body is determined by its mass and size. The Moon has significantly less mass than Earth, which is why its gravitational force is only about one-sixth that of Earth's.
B the Moon is much less massive than Earth.
The strength of gravity on a celestial body is determined by its mass and size. The Moon has significantly less mass than Earth, which is why its gravitational force is only about one-sixth that of Earth's.