The planet Jupiter has an acceleration due to gravity that is approximately 2.4 times as much as the earth (23.2 m s2 ). Which o

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The planet Jupiter has an acceleration due to gravity that is approximately 2.4 times as much as the earth (23.2 m s2 ). Which o

f these statements is true regarding if you were to travel to Jupiter and land on its surface?
A)Your mass would increase by a factor of 2.4.
B)Your mass would decrease by a factor of 2.4.
C)Your weight would increase by a factor of 2.4.
D)Your weight would decrease by a factor of 2.4.

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kumpel [21] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-01T08:48:10+03:00

kumpel [21]3 years ago

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On Jupiter, C. your weight would increase by a factor of 2.4 . Weight is a product of mass and gravity. Mass does not change dependent upon location.

vova2212 [387] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-01T10:59:48+03:00

vova2212 [387]3 years ago

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the answer is C i know because i just did usa test prep