Assuming these planets were similar in radius, which planet would an object weigh the most?

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on planet X
on planet X

on planet W
on planet W

on planet Z
on planet Z

on planet Y

Answer 1

To determine which planet an object would weigh the most on, we need to consider the gravitational force exerted by each planet. Weight is determined by the formula:

\[ \text{Weight} = \text{Mass} \times \text{Gravitational Acceleration} \]

Assuming the planets are similar in radius, the weight of an object on each planet will depend on the gravitational acceleration, which is influenced by the mass of the planet.

• If you know the relative sizes or masses of planets X, W, Y, and Z (or their gravitational accelerations), the planet with the highest gravitational acceleration (or mass, when radius is constant) is the one where the object's weight would be the greatest.

Without specific information about their masses or gravitational accelerations, I cannot determine which planet would have the highest weight. If you have data on their masses or gravitational accelerations, please provide it, and I can help you find the answer.