The gravitational field of the moon is 17% of Earth's. How would the weight and mass of a 100-pound astronaut change on the moon?

A) On the moon, the astronaut would have more mass than on Earth but would weigh the same.
B) On the moon, the astronaut would have less mass than on Earth but would weigh the same.
C) On the moon, the astronaut would have the same mass as on Earth but would weigh 17 pounds (100 × 0.17).
D) On the moon, the astronaut would have the same mass as on Earth but would weigh 588 pounds (100/0.17).
E) On the moon, the astronaut would have less mass than on Earth and would weigh 17 pounds (100 × 0.17).


Answer: C

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