Question

Consider two planets that have the same mass but are very different in size. Which statement describes the gravitational pull that an object would experience on the surface on each planet?(1 point)
Responses

The object would experience a greater gravitational pull on the smaller planet.
The object would experience a greater gravitational pull on the smaller planet.

The object would experience a much greater gravitational pull on the larger planet.
The object would experience a much greater gravitational pull on the larger planet.

The object would experience only a slightly greater gravitational pull on the larger planet.
The object would experience only a slightly greater gravitational pull on the larger planet.

The object would experience the same gravitational pull on each planet.

Answer 1

The object would experience a greater gravitational pull on the smaller planet.

Explanation: surface gravity g = GM/R^2, so with the same mass M a smaller radius R gives a larger g (stronger pull).