Question

How many times higher could an astronaut jump on the Moon than on
Earth if her takeoff speed is the same in both locations (gravitational
acceleration on the Moon is about on-sixth of that on Earth)?
1) On the Moon, the jump height is about 3 times higher than on Earth.
2) On the Moon, the jump height is about 6 times higher than on Earth.
3) On the Moon, the jump height is about 36 times higher than on Earth.
4) On the Moon, the jump height is more than on Earth by about a 6
times.

Answer 1

Option 2 - On the Moon, the jump height is about 6 times higher than on Earth.

Why does an astronaut jump higher on the moon's surface?

• An astronaut can jump 6 times higher because of the gravitational pull that is 1/6th times as compared to earth.
• We can walk on earth because of the earth's strong gravitational pull. However, one cannot stick their feet on the moon's surface due to low gravity.
• Gravity is directly proportional to the mass of the body. More the mass, more will be gravity.
• Earth's body mass is 6 times higher than the moon, thus 6 times more gravity.

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