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In Physics / Middle School | 2014-01-22

How would your weight change on the surface of an Earth-sized planet whose mass was greater than Earth's? Why?

Asked by antwonfanzii

Answer (3)

Gravity=Gm1m2/r² G=Gravitational constant This equation describe the gravity between two objects, which is you and a planet. if mass become greater, no matter of which object, the Gravity become bigger too. So your weight will become greater.

Answered by Lin | 2024-06-10

lin is right but your mass does not change and your weight does.your weight changes because of the gravitational pull on earth comparing to another planet

Answered by afreenuddin | 2024-06-10

On a planet with greater mass than Earth, your weight would increase due to stronger gravity acting on you. This is because weight is calculated by the formula W = m ⋅ g , where g increases with the mass of the planet. As a result, if the mass of the planet goes up, so does your weight.
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Answered by Lin | 2024-10-01