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The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is less than the acceleration due to gravity on the Earth. Which of the following is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the Moon's surface, compared to Earth?

(A) Mass is less, weight is the same.
(B) Mass is the same, weight is less.
(C) Both mass and weight are less.
(D) Both mass and weight are the same.
(E) Mass is more, weight is less.

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Answer:

(B) Mass is the same, weight is less.

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User Sangram Badi
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I think it’s B , because you body mass stays the same regardless of the change in location, but weight changes due to gravity:
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