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The moon is much less massive than the Earth, therefore the gravitational attraction of the moon is much weaker (about one sixth).
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Are you on the moon heaver of lighter than on the moon?
An object is lighter on the moon because the moon is smaller and thus lighter than the Earth
Why are people lighter on the moon than on the earth?
the gravitational force of the earth is much stronger then on the moon. Also, a person is not "lighter". their mass is the same, it is the weight of the person. Weight is a unit of measurement. You are lighter on the moon than on earth because there is 1/6 less gravity.
Why are you lighter on the moon then on earth?
Probably because there is no gravity
How is the moon unlike the earth?
Well the easiest thing to say is that the moon is smaller and lighter than earth.
Why are astronauts lighter on the moon than on earth?
yes noob
Are you on the moon heaver of lighter than on the moon?
An object is lighter on the moon because the moon is smaller and thus lighter than the Earth
What are the lighter patches on the moon called?
The lighter coloured regions of the Moon are called highlands or less commonly as terrae.
Why is a man lighter on the moon?
not as much gravity
Why are people lighter on the moon than on the earth?
the gravitational force of the earth is much stronger then on the moon. Also, a person is not "lighter". their mass is the same, it is the weight of the person. Weight is a unit of measurement. You are lighter on the moon than on earth because there is 1/6 less gravity.
What are the light area on the moon called?
The lighter-colored regions of the moon are called Highlands
Why are you lighter on the moon then on earth?
Probably because there is no gravity
Why is weight less on the moon?
The moon has less mass than the Earth, so it has less gravity. This is why you're lighter on the moon.
How is the moon unlike the earth?
Well the easiest thing to say is that the moon is smaller and lighter than earth.
Why are astronauts lighter on the moon than on earth?
yes noob
Is your weight the same on earth as it is on the moon?
No. You are lighter on the moon than on earth, though your mass remains unchanged.
Are comets heavier or lighter than the moon?
I am pretty sure that comets are lighter than moons but it depends on the comet
Do you feel heavier or lighter while climing mount Everest?
I think you feel lighter as you are higher off the ground and when you are on the moon you feel much lighter than on Earth
