Which statement explains why astronauts appear to bounce when they are walking on the

moon? (1 point)

O 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.

O 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 stronger on the moon than on Earth.

1 answer

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 has about 1/6th the gravitational pull of Earth, allowing astronauts to bounce when they walk on the moon's surface.