The acceleration of objects due to the gravitational force exerted on them is lower on the Moon than on Earth. Which one of the following statements is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the Moon's surface, compared to Earth? Select one: a. Mass is less, weight is the same. b. Both mass and weight are the same. C. Mass is the same, weight is less. d. Both mass and weight are less.

The acceleration of objects due to the gravitational force exerted on them is lower on the Moon than on Earth. Which one of the following statements is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the Moon's surface, compared to Earth? Select one: a. Mass is less, weight is the same. b. Both mass and weight are the same. C. Mass is the same, weight is less. d. Both mass and weight are less.

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following statements is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the Moon's surface, compared to Earth?
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a. Mass is less, weight is the same.
b. Both mass and weight are the same.
C. Mass is the same, weight is less.
d. Both mass and weight are less.

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