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14. The ratio of an object's weight on Earth to its weight on another planet is given. Choose the correct weight on Earth if the object's weight on the other planet is known.

A. 107 ¹1/7 pounds
B. 170 pounds
C. 210 pounds
D. 750 pounds

Answer :

Final answer:

The weight of an object on different celestial bodies can be calculated using the ratio of the gravitational forces.


Explanation:

The ratio of an object's weight on Earth to its weight on another celestial body is determined by the gravitational force acting on it. This is given by the equation:

Weight on Earth / Weight on celestial body = Acceleration due to gravity on Earth / Acceleration due to gravity on celestial body

For example, if the object weighs 100 pounds on Earth and the acceleration due to gravity on the celestial body is half of that on Earth, then:

Weight on celestial body = (100 pounds) / (0.5) = 200 pounds


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