Question

Why does a man weigh less on the moon as on the Earth?

• A. Mass of the moon is less than the Earth, therefore, the force of attraction is less.
• B. Mass of the moon is more than the Earth, therefore, the force of attraction is more.
• C. Mass of the moon is equal to that of the Earth.
• D. Can't be said.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Mass of the moon is less than the Earth, therefore, the force of attraction is less.

A man weigh less on the moon because the moon has less mass than Earth, due to this moon exerts a lesser force of attraction on objects. Hence, an object weighs less on the moon than on the Earth.