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A probe is launched from Earth and lands on Mars. The gravitational acceleration on Mars is 3.7 m/s2.
Which statement best compares the mass and weight of the probe?
The mass of the probe remains the same, but the weight of the probe increases.
The mass of the probe remains the same, but the weight of the probe decreases.
The mass of the probe increases, but the weight of the probe remains the same.
The mass of the probe decreases, but the weight of the probe remains the same.
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The mass of the probe remains the same, but the weight of the probe decreases.
Reason: Mass is intrinsic and doesn't change when you move between planets. Weight = mass × gravitational acceleration; Mars' gravity (3.7 m/s²) is less than Earth's (~9.8 m/s²), so the probe's weight is lower on Mars.
Reason: Mass is intrinsic and doesn't change when you move between planets. Weight = mass × gravitational acceleration; Mars' gravity (3.7 m/s²) is less than Earth's (~9.8 m/s²), so the probe's weight is lower on Mars.
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