Gravitational Force Quick Check

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Use the table to answer the question.

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?

on planet X

on planet Z

on planet W

on planet Y

1 answer

The weight of an object is determined by the gravitational force acting on it. The greater the mass of the planet, the greater the gravitational force and therefore the greater the weight of an object.

Looking at the table, we can see that planet Y has the greatest mass (59.7 x 10^23 kg) compared to the other planets. Therefore, an object would weigh the most on planet Y.
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