An object on the moon feels lighter than the same object on Earth. Which statement explains this phenomenon?(1 point)
Responses
The moon has less mass than Earth.
The moon has less mass than Earth.
The object has less mass on the moon than on Earth.
The object has less mass on the moon than on Earth.
The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon.
The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon.
The moon is in orbit around Earth.
1 answer
The correct statement that explains why an object on the moon feels lighter than the same object on Earth is:
The moon has less mass than Earth.
This is because the gravitational force exerted by an object is directly proportional to the mass of the celestial body. The moon's weaker gravitational pull results in the object experiencing less weight compared to its weight on Earth.
