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An astronaut's mass on the Moon is the same as on Earth. However, their weight on the Moon is significantly less. This difference is primarily due to:

A The Moon's lack of an atmosphere.
B The Moon's smaller gravitational force.
C The Moon's colder surface temperature.
D The Moon's slower rotational speed.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which remains constant. Weight is a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object. The Moon has less mass than Earth, resulting in a weaker gravitational pull and thus less weight for the astronaut.

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