Which statement explains why astronauts appear to bounce when they are walking on the moon?(1 point) Responses The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth. The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth. The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth. The force of air resistance acting on the astronauts is stronger on the moon than on Earth. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth. The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.

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The correct statement is: The force of gravity acting on the astronauts is weaker on the moon than on Earth.

On the Moon, gravity is about 1/6th that of Earth's gravity, which allows astronauts to move and bounce more easily when walking.