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

Responses

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 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 weaker on the moon than on Earth.
The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker 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 weaker gravitational force on the moon (about 1/6th that of Earth's) causes astronauts to bounce and move in a different manner compared to how they walk on Earth.