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A planetary explorer vehicle on Earth weighs

557 pounds, what would it weigh on the
surface of Venus, which has 9/10 the gravity
of Earth?
A. more than on the Earth
B. less than on the Earth
C. the same as on Earth

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

B. less than on the Earth

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight is determined by gravity. Less gravity means less weight. The vehicle would weigh 501.3 pounds on Venus.

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