An object on the moon feels lighter than the same object on Earth. Which statement explains this phenomenon?(1 point)

Responses

The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon.
The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon.

The moon is in orbit around Earth.
The moon is in orbit around Earth.

The moon has less mass than Earth.
The moon has less mass than Earth.

The object has less mass on the moon than on Earth.

1 answer

The correct statement that explains why an object on the moon feels lighter than the same object on Earth is:

The moon has less mass than Earth.

This results in the moon having a weaker gravitational force, which means objects weigh less on the moon compared to their weight on Earth.