Question

The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of mars is about one third the acceleration due to gravity on earth���s surface. the weight of a space probe on the surface of mars is about

a. three times greater than its weight on earth���s surface.
b. one third its weight on earth���s surface.
c. the same as its weight on earth���s surface.
d. nine times greater than its weight on earth���s surface.

Answer 1

B. If the pull of gravity is weaker than the pull of the object to the core is weaker, therefore the object is lighter.