What are the differences in running, walking and hopping between on Earth and on Mars?

Question

What are the differences in running, walking and hopping between on Earth and on Mars?

Answer 1

The main differences will be the thinner atmosphere and the lower gravity (about 50% of Earths). Let's assume, you wear the same spacesuit also on Earth, for making the comparison easier - of course it is much easier to move without a space suit.

Walking will be similar, but less difficult as on Earth, as you need less force for moving your body.

Running will be different - because of the lower gravity you can spend more time without any of your feet touching the ground.  The same for hopping - lower gravity = more distance possible.

Answer 2

Wow, you can jump higher on Mars? Cool.. lol

Answer 3

Mars has a smaller mass, so it has a lesser gravity; this means that you can jump higher and further than you can on Earth, beause Mars' gravity will accelerate you back towards the ground at a slower rate.

Mars also has a thinner atmosphere, but in terms of jumping, this would be pretty insignificant.

Answer 4

A bit lighter and a bit low on atmosphere and oxygen.