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Which statement explains why astronauts appear to bounce when they are walking on the moon?(1 point) 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 stronger 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 weaker on the moon than on Earth.
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d. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.
Explanation: The Moon's gravity is about 1/6 that of Earth's, so astronauts weigh less and a given push sends them higher and keeps them aloft longer, producing a bouncing gait.
Explanation: The Moon's gravity is about 1/6 that of Earth's, so astronauts weigh less and a given push sends them higher and keeps them aloft longer, producing a bouncing gait.
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