The mass of a stone is measured on Earth and weighs 90 grams. The stone is then taken into space. Which of the statements below accurately describe the stone (are true)? Select all that apply. (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same. %0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe density of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different. %0D%0AThe density of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different. %0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe volume of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same. %0D%0AThe volume of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe weight of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different. %0D%0AThe weight of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and Mars will be the same. %0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and Mars will be the same. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and the Moon will be different. %0D%0AThe mass of the stone on Earth and the Moon will be different. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe weight of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same. %0D%0AThe weight of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same.

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Let's evaluate each statement based on the principles of mass, weight, density, and volume in different gravitational environments.

  1. The mass of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same.

    • True. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and does not change with location.
  2. The density of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different.

    • False. The density of a material is defined as mass per unit volume. Since the mass and volume of the stone remain unchanged regardless of location, its density will also remain the same when comparing Earth and Mars.
  3. The mass of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different.

    • False. Mass remains the same regardless of location.
  4. The volume of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same.

    • True. The volume of the stone does not change with location, as volume is also a property that is independent of gravitational pull.
  5. The weight of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different.

    • True. Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, which depends on the local gravitational field strength. Since Mars has a weaker gravitational pull than Earth, the weight of the stone will differ.
  6. The mass of the stone on Earth and Mars will be the same.

    • True. Mass remains constant and does not vary with location.
  7. The mass of the stone on Earth and the Moon will be different.

    • False. As stated before, mass is constant regardless of location.
  8. The weight of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same.

    • False. The weight of the stone would be different on the Moon compared to Earth due to the difference in the gravitational pull.

Based on this analysis, the true statements are:

  • The mass of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same.
  • The volume of the stone on Earth and the moon will be the same.
  • The weight of the stone on Earth and Mars will be different.
  • The mass of the stone on Earth and Mars will be the same.