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Which statement explains why astronauts appear to bounce when they are walking on the moon?
A. The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.
B. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.
C. The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.
D. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth.
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B. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.
With about 1/6 the gravity of Earth, astronauts weigh less and accelerate downward more slowly, so their steps look like bounces.
With about 1/6 the gravity of Earth, astronauts weigh less and accelerate downward more slowly, so their steps look like bounces.
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