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In Physics / College | 2025-07-04

Saturn has 1.06 times the gravity of the Earth. Which statement is true for a book that an astronaut takes to Saturn?

A. The book would weigh the same both places.
B. The book would weigh more on the Earth.
C. The book would weigh more on Saturn.

Asked by ann0146

Answer (2)

The book would weigh more on Saturn because Saturn's gravity is 1.06 times that of Earth. Weight is directly influenced by the gravitational pull of the planet. Therefore, an object will weigh more on Saturn than it does on Earth. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The statement that is true is that the book would weigh more on Saturn due to its greater gravity, which is 1.06 times that of Earth. Weight is directly affected by gravitational force, leading to an increase in weight on Saturn. Thus, the correct option is that the book would weigh more on Saturn.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-18