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    Question

    What is the acceleration due to gravity on the

    Moon?  
    A 1.6 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9.8 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4.9 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3.7 m/s² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Moon's gravity is about 1/6th of Earth’s gravity.   So,  gmoon ≈ 1.6 m/s²   This is why astronauts can jump higher on the Moon.   It affects weight but not mass.

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