A person can jump higher on the moon compared to Earth due to the difference in gravitational forces between the two celestial bodies. The force of gravity on the moon is approximately one-sixth of that on Earth.
When you jump, you exert a pushing force against the ground, trying to overcome gravity's pull, and the ground exerts an equal and opposite force back on you, propelling you upwards. On Earth, the strong gravitational force makes it harder to overcome and move against this force, limiting the height of your jump.
However, on the moon, with its weaker gravitational force, it is easier to overcome gravity and generate greater upward propulsion when jumping. The reduced gravitational pull allows you to exert a stronger force against the ground, pushing off with more force and consequently achieving greater height in your jump.
When you jump ,you exert a pushing force against the ground. Gravity pulls you back down. Why can a person jump higher on the moon than on Earth?
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