3. The force of gravity on the surface of Mercury is much less than on Earth. A rock has a weight of 100 newtons on Earth What d
o you know about the weight of the rock on Mercury?
O A The rock will weigh exactly 100 newtons.
B. The rock will weigh more than 100 newtons.
C. The rock will weigh less than 100 newtons.
• D. There is not enough information to know if the rock weighs the same, more or less on Mercury
Answer: C. The rock will weigh less than 100 newtons.
Explanation:
The force of gravity on the surface of Mercury is much less than on Earth. A rock has a weight of 100 newtons on Earth. What do you know about the weight of the rock on Mercury?
A. The rock will weigh exactly 100 newtons.
B. The rock will weigh more than 100 newtons.
C. The rock will weigh less than 100 newtons.
D. There is not enough information to know if the rock weighs the same, more, or less on Mercury.
