Question An object on the moon feels lighter than the same object on Earth. Which statement explains this phenomenon?(1 point) Responses The moon has less mass than Earth. The moon has less mass than Earth. - no response given The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon. The object has a greater gravitational attraction to the moon. - incorrect The object has less mass on the moon than on Earth. The object has less mass on the moon than on Earth. - no response given The moon is in orbit around Earth.

Answer 1

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 is because the gravitational force an object experiences is dependent on the mass of the planet (or moon) it is on. The moon has significantly less mass than Earth, resulting in a weaker gravitational pull, which makes objects weigh less when they are on the moon.