Suppose that we are able to send astronauts to Mars and they engage in a game of golf on the red planet's surface. Given that the atmosphere on Mars is considerably less dense than our own, how will the path of the ball be affected?
A) There is less drag and gravity, so the ball will go further than if there were air.
B) There is less lift, so the ball doesn't go as far than if there were air.
C) Less air means lower gravity, so it will go further than if there were air.
D) There is no significant effect.

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The less dense atmosphere on Mars means there is less air resistance (drag) acting on the golf ball, allowing it to travel further. Additionally, Mars has lower gravity than Earth, which also contributes to the ball traveling further than it would on Earth.

Suppose That We Are Able to Send Astronauts to Mars