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What does the word up mean when standing on the moon?

The word "up" when standing on the moon would refer to the direction away from the moon's surface or towards the sky. This is based on the perspective of being on the moon's surface looking away from it.


How would the measurable properties of a golf ball change if it was moved from the earth to the moon?

The weight of the golf ball would be about 1/6th of its weight on Earth due to the moon's weaker gravity. The golf ball would also experience different air resistance on the moon because it has no atmosphere. Additionally, the golf ball's bounce and roll characteristics would be different on the moon's surface due to the lower gravity and lack of atmosphere.


What kind of motion would you expect if you threw a ball on the moon?

The ball would follow a parabolic trajectory due to the gravitational pull of the moon. Since the moon has less gravity than Earth, the ball would travel farther and stay in the air longer before eventually falling back down.


If you were on the moon what would it look like?

If you were standing on the moon, you would see a barren landscape with vast plains, rocky terrain, and mountains. The sky would appear black, and you would see Earth in the distance, appearing much larger than the moon appears from Earth. The lack of atmosphere would mean there would be no weather, clouds, or breathable air.


Is the mass of the rubber ball different on the moon?

No, the mass of the rubber ball would remain the same on the moon as it is on Earth. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is independent of the gravitational field it is in. However, the weight of the rubber ball would be less on the moon due to the moon's weaker gravitational pull.

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What will happen if you were standing on the moon?

you would fall and die


When your friends back on Earth see the moon in its full phase in what phase would you see the earth if you are standing on the side of the moon facing the earth?

If you are standing on the full moon you would be facing the earth at night.


What phase would the earth be if you were standing on the moon when the moon is at waxing crescent?

Waning gibbous.


How would the moon look to the person standing on the Earth?

it would look small


What does the word up mean when standing on the moon?

The word "up" when standing on the moon would refer to the direction away from the moon's surface or towards the sky. This is based on the perspective of being on the moon's surface looking away from it.


What would you do for pleasure on the moon?

you could play football on the moon because the ball would float and you could jump to get it.


Would weightlessness be the same on the moon as it would be in space?

No. The weightlessness you experience in space is because you are essentially in freefall. Standing on the surface of the moon you would notice its gravity.


How would the measurable properties of a golf ball change if it was moved from the earth to the moon?

The weight of the golf ball would be about 1/6th of its weight on Earth due to the moon's weaker gravity. The golf ball would also experience different air resistance on the moon because it has no atmosphere. Additionally, the golf ball's bounce and roll characteristics would be different on the moon's surface due to the lower gravity and lack of atmosphere.


Can you sneeze on the moon?

An astronaut would be in a sealed spacesuit when out of the spacecraft and standing on the Moon's surface. So he or she would be able to sneeze (within the confines of the spacesuit).


Would a golf ball have more or less potential energy on the moon and why?

A golf ball would have less potential energy on the moon compared to Earth because the strength of gravity on the moon is about one-sixth of that on Earth. With less gravitational pull to overcome, the golf ball would not have to work as hard to reach the same height on the moon, resulting in lower potential energy.


What happens to a ball filled with air when brought to the moon?

It gets bigger due to gravity and mass,(which is much less on the moon) the ball would become larger.


What kind of motion would you expect if you threw a ball on the moon?

The ball would follow a parabolic trajectory due to the gravitational pull of the moon. Since the moon has less gravity than Earth, the ball would travel farther and stay in the air longer before eventually falling back down.