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An object’s weight is equal to the force of gravity on it. The Moon has a gravity of 1/6 that of earth’s, while Jupiter has a gravity of 2.64 times that of the earth how much more would a 5.00 kg turtle weigh on Jupiter than the moon?

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

On Earth , turtle weight = 5 * 9.81 =49 N

Moon = 490.5 * 1/6 = 8.18 N

Jupiter 490.5 * 2.64 = 129.4 N

129.4 - 8.18 N = 121.2 N more on Jupiter than moon

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