Scientists discover two new planets: planets x and planet y. They have identical volumes, but the mass of planet x is two times greater than the mass of planet y.If two identical space probes land on each planet, which of the following will be true (1 point)
The mass of the space probe on Planet y will be greater than the mass of the space probe on Planet x.
The weight of the space probe on Planet x will be greater than the weight of the space probe on Planet y.
The weight of the space probe on Planet y will be greater than the weight of the space probe on Planet x.
The mass of the space probe on Planet x will be greater than the mass of the space probe on Planet y.
The weight of an object depends on the gravitational force acting on it, which is proportional to the mass of the object. Therefore, if the mass of planet x is two times greater than the mass of planet y, the gravitational force on planet x will be greater. Consequently, the weight of the space probe on planet x will be greater than the weight of the space probe on planet y. Thus, the correct answer is:
The weight of the space probe on Planet x will be greater than the weight of the space probe on Planet y.