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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics practice

Why does an object weigh less on the Moon than on Earth?

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Why does an object weigh less on the Moon than on Earth?.

  1. A.The Moon has a larger radius than Earth.
  2. B.The Moon has a greater gravitational field strength than Earth.
  3. C.The Moon has a smaller mass than Earth.
  4. D.The object's mass decreases on the Moon.

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