Question

Which statement BEST compares the force of gravity on a school bus on a school day and a weekend?

Answer 1

The force of gravity between the Earth and the school bus is more on a school day than on a weekend

Step-by-step explanation:

The force of gravity, F, is the attractive force that holds objects in place on the Earth's surface

The force of gravity attracting the bus of mass m to the Earth of mass M having a radius of
`R_(Earth)`, can be presented by the following equation;

`F = (G * M * m)/((R_(Earth))^2)`

Which shows that the force increases as the mass of the bus increases

Since the school bus mass on a school day when carrying Pupils is mare than the mass of the bus in the weekend when the bus is empty, the force of gravity between the Earth and the school bus is more on a school day than on a weekend.