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?
If someone were hit by an actual ton of bricks on the moon, it would still cause an impact and potentially hurt, but the experience would be different from being hit by the same weight on Earth. Here's why:
1. Gravity: The moon's gravitational force is about 1/6th of Earth's gravity. This means that objects weigh significantly less on the moon compared to Earth. So, a ton of bricks on the moon would only have an effective weight of around 333.33 kilograms (1/6th of its weight on Earth).
2. Lack of Atmosphere: There is no atmosphere on the moon. On Earth, when objects fall from a height, air resistance plays a role in slowing them down, distributing the force of impact over time. On the moon, without any atmosphere, there would be less or no air resistance to slow down the falling bricks. Consequently, the impact would likely be more sudden and forceful.
Considering these factors, while being hit by a ton of bricks on the moon would be different than on Earth due to the reduced gravity and lack of air resistance, it would still cause a significant impact and could potentially hurt or cause injury.