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What we call weight is actually the downward force exerted by gravity. For a planet, the gravity at a point on its surface (or anywhere above the surface) is determined by the total mass of the planet, and the distance from the center of mass. This is actually a "mutual attraction" between a person, or an object, and the planet. Since the masses of the planets are vastly different, their surface gravities (what would give you your weight) are also different.
* Note that for gas giants like Saturn, where the surface is deep within the atmosphere (which actually becomes liquidand solid gas at great depth), the gravity is based on a false "surface" -- the level where the atmospheric density is the same as sea level on Earth. So the measuring point is far from any actual solid surface. If you could stand at that level of Saturn's atmosphere, your weight (the pull of gravity you felt) would be about the same as on the surface of Earth, because you would be very much farther from the planet's center.
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How much would you weigh on each of the eight planets of our solar system?
It depends on how much you weigh on Earth. You can use this cool calculator to enter you weight and see:https://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/
How much does a basketball weigh on all planets?
The weight of a basketball would vary on each planet depending on its gravity. The weight of a basketball on Mars would be about 0.38 times its weight on Earth, on the Moon it would be about 0.17 times its weight on Earth, and on Jupiter it would be about 2.36 times its weight on Earth.
What makes each generation the different unique to each other?
Each generation is raised differently. We all react and act differently. We all live differently. This is what makes each generation and family so different and unique.
Are there probably more planets or more galaxies in the universe explain your answer?
Since a galaxy can have many solar systems and a solar system might have more than one planet, for each galaxy there would be many planets. Therefore there would be more planets than galaxies.
Does Mercury travel around the Sun faster then the other planets?
Since the planets are all of different mass and distance, the Sun's gravity affects each one differently. The speed of each planet can be faster than others depending on the mass. I'm not sure if it has been recorded though, so I don't know the answer. I would say that it seems to go faster, seeing as how it revolves around the Sun so quickly, but mass might say otherwise in terms of actual speed.
Would you weigh the same on all of the planets?
No, because each plant has it's own gravitational pull. U might weigh more on 1 plant then u do on an other.
How much would you weigh on each of the eight planets of our solar system?
It depends on how much you weigh on Earth. You can use this cool calculator to enter you weight and see:https://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/
How many points are counted off on a 25 question test?
If all questions are weighed evenly, they would be worth 4 points each. But a good teacher would weigh each question differently on most tests.
How much can an average chameleon weigh?
each chameleon weighs differently then others beause they are all different sizes
Would you weighs the same on all of the planets?
No, because each plant has it's own gravitational pull. U might weigh more on 1 plant then u do on an other.
What describes the four inner planets?
Rockey and hotter .1. These planets have gaseous atmospheres.2. The inner planets all have one moon each.3. These terrestrial planets have surfaces that are rocky hard.4. The inner planets were formed differently than the outer planets.Those are the choices.. Thankks for your help, if you decide to help.
What is the weight of all whales?
It is physically impossible to measure. That is because we don't know the population of every species of whale. As well, all whales weigh differently so it impossible to catch each whale and weigh it.
What would weigh about a miligram?
A grain of sand, a small paperclip, or a typical mosquito would each weigh around a milligram.
What would happen if the planets did not move in their fixed path?
If the planets did not move in their fixed orbits they may dash each other.
How much does a basketball weigh on all planets?
The weight of a basketball would vary on each planet depending on its gravity. The weight of a basketball on Mars would be about 0.38 times its weight on Earth, on the Moon it would be about 0.17 times its weight on Earth, and on Jupiter it would be about 2.36 times its weight on Earth.
How much would 45 pounds weigh on each of the terrestrial planets?
Mercury and Mars both have a surface gravity that is about 38% of the Earth's surface gravity. Venus has about 91% compared with Earth. So the answers are: Mercury and Mars about 0.38 x 45 pounds. Venus about 0.91 x 45 pounds. Obviously the answer for Earth is simply 45 pounds.
Do objects on other planets weigh the same as they weigh on Earth?
No. Weight is the measure of how much force a planet pulls an object, that force is determined by the planet's mass and radius, and each planet has a different mass and radius.
