The expression like a ton of bricks means “a crushing weight.” Would being hit by an actual ton of bricks hurt if it happened on the moon?
A) Yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have the same weight.
B) Yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have the same mass.
C) No, it would not hurt because the bricks would have little weight.
D) No, it would not hurt because the bricks would have little mass.
in a nutshell, I think that the answer is: Yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have the same mass. Downvote me if I'm wrong, I guess, but this is my personal thought.
the Moon's gravity is about 1/6th of Earth's
so the weight of the bricks would (only) be about 330 lb
... as opposed to 2000 lb on Earth
being "hit" implies a moving object ... and momentum
... which is mass related
the mass of the bricks is the same ... Moon or Earth or anywhere
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yes
To determine the answer, let's break down the options:
A) Yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have the same weight.
B) Yes, it would hurt because the bricks would still have the same mass.
C) No, it would not hurt because the bricks would have little weight.
D) No, it would not hurt because the bricks would have little mass.
To answer this question, we need to consider the key differences between weight and mass. Weight refers to the force that gravity exerts on an object, while mass represents the amount of matter in an object.
On the moon, the gravitational force is significantly weaker compared to Earth. The moon's gravity is about 1/6th of the gravity on Earth. Since weight is dependent on gravity, the ton of bricks would weigh only about 1/6th of its weight on Earth. Therefore, option A and option B can be eliminated.
However, it's crucial to note that mass remains the same regardless of the location in the universe. Mass is a fundamental property of an object and does not vary with the strength of gravity. Consequently, option C and option D can also be eliminated.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) No, it would not hurt because the bricks would have little weight.