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

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 gravity acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.

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

Explanation: Lunar gravity is about 1/6 that of Earth, so the same push gives a larger upward acceleration and slower fall, making astronauts appear to bounce.