needhelpp101
Why is the gravitational potential energy of an object 1 meter above the moon’s surface less than its potential energy 1 meter above Earth’s surface?
A. The object’s mass is less on the moon.
B. The object’s weight is more on the moon.
C. The object’s acceleration due to gravity is less on the moon.
D. both a and c

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needhelpp101
Why is the gravitational potential energy of an object 1 meter above the moon’s surface less than its potential energy 1 meter above Earth’s surface?
  A. The object’s mass is less on the moon. 
  B. The object’s weight is more on the moon. 
  C. The object’s acceleration due to gravity is less on the moon. 
  D. both a and c

anonymous · Answer

Do you have any idea ?

arindameducationusc · Answer

Gravitational acceleration is different for Earth and Moon
Earth, 9.8 m/s
Moon, 1.6 m/s
and P.E=mgh
where h=1meter for both Earth and moon
So, I guess you can figure out the answer now.....