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With a specific initial velocity, we can jump higher on the moon than on the earth.

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The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is about `(1)/(6)` of that on the earth. Hence, with a specific initial velocity, we can jump higher on the moon than on the earth. This can be seen from the equation
`h=u^(2)//2g.`
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