The 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 results in a weaker gravitational force on the moon compared to Earth, making the object feel lighter.
Question
An object on the moon feels lighter than the same object on Earth. Which statement explains this phenomenon?(1 point)
Responses
The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon.
The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon.
The object has less mass on the moon than on Earth.
The object has less mass on the moon than on Earth.
The moon has less mass than Earth.
The moon has less mass than Earth.
The moon is in orbit around Earth.
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