An Object Weighs 10 N on the Earth's Surface

question 29

Multiple Choice

An object weighs 10 N on the earth's surface. What is the weight of the object on a planet that has one tenth the earth's mass and one half the earth's radius?

• A)4 N
• B)2 N
• C)1 N
• D)10 N
• E)20 N

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