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The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Jupiter is about 2.5 times the acceleration due to gravity on Earth’s surface.

What would be the weight of a space probe on the surface of Jupiter?
A.2.5 times lighter than on Earth
B.6.25 times heavier than on Earth
C.2.5 times heavier than on Earth
D.6.25 times lighter than on Earth

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Ann [662]3 years ago

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Answer: The correct answer is option C.

Explanation:

Weight = Mass × Acceleration

Let the mass of the space probe be m

Acceleration due to gravity on the earth = g

Weight of the space probe on earth = W

$W=m\times g$

Acceleration due to gravity on the Jupiter = g' = 2.5g

Weight of the space probe on earth = W'

$W'=mg'=m\times 2.5g$

$\frac{W'}{W}=\frac{m\times 2.5g}{m\times g}$

$W'=2.5\times W$

The weight of the space probe on the Jupiter will be 2.5 times the weight of the space probe on earth.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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