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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?

(1 point)
Responses

on planet X
on planet X

on planet Z
on planet Z

on planet W
on planet W

on planet Y
on planet Y
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Answer 1

Since the weight of an object is directly proportional to the mass of the planet, we can conclude that the object would weigh the most on planet Y, as it has the highest mass (59.7 x 10^23 kg) in the given table. Therefore, the correct answer is "on planet Y."