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Why do astronauts appear to float more above the surface of the moon, or "bounce" as they walk on the moon?
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Why do astronauts appear to float more above the surface of the moon, or "bounce" as they walk on the moon?

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This is because the pull of gravity is far less on the moon than it is on Earth. This is also why you don't weigh as much on the moon as you do here :)
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