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Question 136

A scientific probe is transported from the Earth to Jupiter.

On Earth, the acceleration of free fall is 9.8 m s-2.

On Jupiter, the acceleration of free fall is 24.8 m s-2.

Which row in the table correctly describes the probe's mass and weight on Jupiter compared to Earth?

Mass of probeWeight of probe
Asame as on the Earthgreater than on the Earth
Bsame as on the Earthless than on the Earth
Cgreater than on the Earthgreater than on the Earth
Dgreater than on the Earthless than on the Earth
A

same as on the Earth | greater than on the Earth

B

same as on the Earth | less than on the Earth

C

greater than on the Earth | greater than on the Earth

D

greater than on the Earth | less than on the Earth

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