Which of the following properties of an astronaut changes when he or she is standing on the Moon,relative to when the astronaut is standing on Earth?
A) weight
B) mass
C) inertia
D) all of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Weight is the force of gravity acting upon an object, which depends on the object's mass and the strength of gravity. Since the strength of gravity is different on the Moon than on Earth, an astronaut's weight changes when standing on the Moon. However, mass and inertia are intrinsic properties of an object and do not change regardless of the gravitational environment.

Which of the Following Properties of an Astronaut Changes When