Quick Help: Identical Guns Fired on Earth & Moon | 3 Possible Answers

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When identical guns fire bullets horizontally from the same height on Earth and the Moon, the bullet on the Moon experiences less gravitational pull, resulting in a longer flight time. Consequently, the horizontal distance traveled by the bullet on the Moon is greater than that on Earth. The bullet on Earth, however, falls faster due to stronger gravity, leading to a shorter flight time. The velocities of the bullets at impact are not the same, as the bullet on the Moon retains more energy due to its longer flight time. Therefore, statements a) and b) are true, while statement c) is false.
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Identical guns fire identical bullets horizontally at the same speed from the same height above level planes, one on the Earth and one on the Moon. Which of the following three statements is/are true?

a) The flight time is less for the bullet on the Earth.
b) The horizontal distance traveled by the bullet is greater for the Moon.
c) The velocity of the bullets at impact are the same.

I need to pick all the ones that apply. I think b)would be one, but I don't know what else, if any.
 
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a) Which falls faster?
b) Depends on ans of (a).
c) Which one gains more energy?
 
The one on the moon stays in the air longer because of the much lower gravity, so does that mean both a) and b) are true?
 
Yes.
 
Ok but c) wouldn't be true right?
 
As I asked, where will it gain more energy, if at all?
 
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