The force of gravity on the surface of the moon is about one-sixth the force of gravity on the surface of Earth.

Directions: Fill in the blanks to describe the relationship of mass and weight of an object on the moon compared to that on Earth.

On the moon mass is *blank* and weight is *blank

Fill in the blanks

Options for the blanks
A the same
B less
C more

1 answer

On the moon, mass is A the same and weight is B less.

Mass remains constant regardless of location, while weight is influenced by the gravitational force, which is weaker on the moon.