Question

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

The 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 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 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 weaker on the moon than on Earth.
The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.
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Answer 1

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

This is because the moon's gravitational force is about 1/6th that of Earth's, which allows astronauts to bounce and walk with less weight. The lower gravity reduces the force pulling them down, making their movements appear more buoyant.