On Earth, when you pick up a bowling ball from the ground it feels very heavy and takes a lot of force to lift it. However on the moon the bowling ball feels lighter and easier to pick up. Why does a bowling ball feel easier to pick up on the moon than on Earth (1 point)

Question

• The weight of the bowling ball is less on the moon than on Earth
• The mass of the bowling ball is less on the moon than on Earth
• The weight of the bowling ball is greater on the moon than on Earth
• The mass of the bowling ball is greater on the moon than on Earth

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

• The weight of the bowling ball is less on the moon than on Earth.

This is because weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, and the gravitational force on the Moon is about 1/6th that of Earth's. Therefore, the bowling ball weighs less on the Moon, making it easier to lift. The mass of the bowling ball remains the same regardless of location.