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An object is 45.0 kg here on Earth. What is its mass on Jupiter if the acceleration

due to gravity on Jupiter is 24.79 m/s 2?


A.) 1.82 kg

B.) 45.0 kg

C.) 1120 kg

D.) 441 kg

User MarkPflug
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Answer:

B. 45.0 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

On earth the object has ;

Mass = 45 kg

acceleration = 9.81 m/s²

On Jupiter, acceleration is 24.79 m/s²

The mass of this object on Jupiter will be 45 kg. It will not change. Mass of an object will only change when you remove part of the object from it or add to it another part. The mass is the same on Earth and on Jupiter. However, due to increased acceleration on Jupiter , the weight will change/ increase because;

Weight = mass * acceleration

On Earth

Weight of the object will be : 45 * 9.81 = 441.45 kg

On Jupiter

Weight of the object will be : 45*24.79 =1115.55 kg

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