Which of the following statements about weight and mass is true?

a. Mass is the same as weight
b. The weight of an object on the Moon is more than its weight on Earth
c. The mass of an object on the Moon is the same as its mass on Earth
d. The mass on an object on the Moon is less than its mass on Earth


Answer: c. The mass of an object on the Moon is the same as its mass on Earth

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