Solve. -The Force of Gravity on a Planet Varies with the the Mass

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The force of gravity on a planet varies with the mass of the planet. If the force of gravity on a planet in a distant solar system is about four and one half times that of Earth, how much would an object weighing 270 pounds on
Earth weigh on this planet?

• A)1215 lb
• B)600 lb
• C)60 lb
• D)274.5 lb

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