Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 14 - Think and Explain - Page 279-281: 58

Answer

No.

Work Step by Step

A vacuum cleaner would not work on the moon. A vacuum cleaner creates a low pressure volume and atmospheric pressure pushes dust inside. On the moon there is no atmosphere, and the dust would not go into the bag. This is discussed on page 269.
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