Question

guiding question
how does jumping on the moon compare to jumping on earth?
phenomenon
examine the video and answer the questions.
1
this video shows two american astronauts on the moon in 1972.
john young, the astronaut shown on the left, leaps into the air. how
does young’s jump on the moon compare to a jump on earth?
a he floats from left to right instead of up and down
b his feet are heavier and more difficult to move
c he stays up in the air for a longer time
d his feet return to the ground much faster
2
fill in the blank to complete the sentences. not all answer choices
will be used.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the gravitational difference between the Moon and Earth. The Moon has weaker gravity than Earth. When jumping, the weaker gravity on the Moon means an object (or astronaut) will stay in the air longer as the downward pull is less. Option A is incorrect as jumping is still vertical. Option B is incorrect because the Moon's lower gravity makes moving easier, not harder. Option D is incorrect as weaker gravity means slower return to the ground. So, option C is correct.

Answer:

C. He stays up in the air for a longer time