the expression like a ton of bricks means "a crushing weight." Would being hit by an actual ton of bricks hurt if it happened on the moon?

Question

A. yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have the same mass
B. no, it would not hurt because the bricks would have more weight
C. yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have more weight
D. no, it would not hurt because the bricks would have little mass

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have the same mass.

On the Moon, the gravitational force is about one-sixth that of Earth. Therefore, a ton of bricks would weigh less on the Moon due to the reduced gravity, but their mass remains the same. If you were to be hit by them, the impact would still be significant due to their mass, and it would indeed hurt.