Question

question 6 (1 point)
the acceleration due to gravity is lower on the moon than on earth. which of the following is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the moons surface, compared to earth?
○ mass is less, weight is same.
○ mass is same, weight is less.
○ both mass and weight are less.
○ both mass and weight are the same.

Explanation:

1. Recall the definitions: Mass is the amount of matter in an object (intrinsic, doesn't change with location). Weight is the force due to gravity, calculated as \( W = mg \) (where \( m \) is mass, \( g \) is acceleration due to gravity).
2. On the Moon, \( g_{\text{Moon}} < g_{\text{Earth}} \). Since mass \( m \) of the astronaut doesn't change (same matter), but \( g \) is lower, weight \( W = mg \) will be less on the Moon.

Answer:

B. Mass is same, weight is less. (Here we assume the second option is labeled as B; if the original options had labels like A, B, etc., we use the correct label. From the options, the correct one is "Mass is same, weight is less.")