Question

astronaut maya travels from earth to the moon and feels much lighter. explain what happens to her mass and weight, and why. write your answer in 2 - 3 complete sentences. rubric

Explanation:

Mass is the amount of matter in an object and remains constant regardless of location. Weight is the force of gravity on an object. Since the Moon's gravity is weaker than Earth's, Maya's weight decreases.

Answer:

Maya's mass stays the same as it's an inherent property. Her weight decreases because the Moon's gravity (\(g_{Moon}