Understanding Weight and Strength on the Moon

What determines the weight of an object on a celestial body?

• The temperature of the celestial body

• The distance from the sun

• The gravitational pull of the celestial body

• The size of the object

If a person weighs 180 pounds on Earth, how much would they weigh on the moon?

• 30 pounds

• 60 pounds

• 120 pounds

• 90 pounds

Why can you jump higher on the moon compared to Earth?

• The moon has no atmosphere

• The moon's surface is bouncy

• The gravitational pull is weaker on the moon

• The moon is closer to the sun

How much higher could Michael Jordan jump on the moon compared to Earth?

• 25 feet

• 15 feet

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

If you can lift 150 pounds on Earth, how much could you lift on the moon?

• 450 pounds

• 900 pounds

• 600 pounds

• 750 pounds