Question

Use the table to answer the question.

Estimated Masses of Planets
Planet Estimated Mass of Planet (1023 kg)
W 6.4
X 3.3
Y 59.7
Z 48.7
Assuming these planets were similar in radius, which planet would an object weigh the most?

(1 point)
Responses

on planet Y
on planet Y

on planet X
on planet X

on planet W
on planet W

on planet Z

Answer 1

on planet Y

Reason: If the radii are the same, surface gravity (and thus weight) is proportional to mass. Planet Y has the largest mass (59.7), so an object would weigh most there.