Scientists discovered two new planets: planet 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 X will be greater than the mass of the space probe on planet Y.
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 planetY 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.
Weight is a measure of the force of gravity on an object, and it is calculated as mass times acceleration due to gravity (W=mg). Since the mass of the space probe on planet X is greater than the mass of the space probe on planet Y, and both planets have the same volume, the force of gravity (acceleration due to gravity) will be the same on both planets. Therefore, the space probe on planet X will experience a greater force of gravity and have a greater weight compared to the space probe on planet Y.