The table below shows Herman's mass and the mass of different planets in our solar system.



If Herman were to stand on each planet, which list correctly orders the planets from most gravitational force to least gravitational force?

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Venus, Earth, Mars
Venus, Earth, Mars

Earth, Venus, Mars
Earth, Venus, Mars

Earth, Mars, Venus
Earth, Mars, Venus

Venus, Mars, Earth

1 answer

To determine the correct order of planets from most gravitational force to least gravitational force affecting Herman, we need to consider the gravitational force on each planet. The gravitational force experienced on a planet depends on its mass and radius.

In general terms:

  • Venus has a gravitational force similar to Earth (approximately 90% of Earth's gravity).
  • Earth has the highest gravitational force among the three (100%).
  • Mars has about 38% of Earth's gravitational force, making it the weakest of the three options.

Based on this information, the correct order from most gravitational force to least gravitational force when Herman stands on each planet would be:

Venus, Earth, Mars

This means the correct response is: Venus, Earth, Mars