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Why can astronauts bounce on the surface of the moon?

Because the gravity of the moon is only 1/3 of that on Earth.


How does the law of universal gravitation explain why astronauts bounce when they walk on the moon?

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Is it true that you can shoot lasers at the moon and they will bounce back?

Not enitrely. Light will reflect off the moon, but in the same manner that it would relfect off any other piece of rock. The lasers that we bounce off the moon are fired at special mirrors placed there by the Apollo astronauts.


Why do astronauts on the moon bounce back when they walk?

Astronauts on the Moon bounce when they walk due to the Moon's lower gravity, which is about one-sixth that of Earth's. This reduced gravitational pull allows them to jump higher and move with a bouncing motion, as their movements are less constrained. Additionally, their bulky space suits and the lunar surface's uneven terrain contribute to this bouncing effect, making it appear more pronounced.


How many astronauts died on the moon?

No astronauts have died on the moon. All astronauts who have traveled to the moon returned safely to Earth.


Why do astronauts on the moon bounce when they walk?

Because the gravity on the Moon is only 1/6th of that on Earth. Humans are used to pushing down hard when we walk, and that is not needed on the moon, so the extra force bounces them into the air. In a bit greater detail, the lower gravity on the moon actually makes it harder to keep your balance, as we are adapted to much stronger gravity. It is much easier to move by jumping.


What was the name of the astronauts that littered the moon?

No astronauts littered the moon.


Who put a mirror on the moon?

Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong put it there on July 21, 1969, about an hour before the end of their final moonwalk.


How does the law of universal gravitation explain why astronauts on the moon bounce when they walk?

The law of universal gravitation states that the gravitational force between two objects is directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. On the moon, where gravity is weaker than on Earth, astronauts experience less gravitational pull. This allows them to bounce or leap with less effort because their weight is reduced.


Is it possible bounce to the moon on a pogo?

No it is not possible to bounce to the moon on a pogo stick.


What did astronauts live on the moon?

While on the moon the astronauts lived in their lunar module.


How many Apollo astronauts were on the moon?

There were a total of 12 astronauts who walked on the moon.