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When you are on a planet your weight depends on how massive the planet is and how close to the center you are (planet's radius). That's because the planet is attracting you with the force of gravity and the force is larger if its mass is larger and the distance to the center is smaller. Since the different planets have different masses and different sizes the gravitational force on you will be different, so your weight will be different.

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Why does your weight change on different planets?

Because of gravity Mass is a property of an object measured in kilograms. Weight is a unit of force measured in Newtons. On Earth a 1 kg mass weighs 10 N. Because other planets have different masses they pull things towards them with a different strength. On the Moon 1kg weighs only a fraction of what it does on Earth (but it still has the same mass). This is because the Moon has a lower mass than the Earth (and therefore a smaller gravitational field).


Why do we weight different amounts on other planets?

Weight (as opposed to mass) is the result of being pulled down by Earth. Different planets have different mass of their own so that each one pulls with a different force. Your mass will not change on different planets because mass is a measure of the amount of material present.


Why weight would be different on planets by talking about gravity?

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass. Because gravity varies from planet to planet, an object would weigh different amounts depending on the gravitational pull of that planet. For example, an object would weigh more on a planet with stronger gravity, like Jupiter, and less on a planet with weaker gravity, like Mars.


Astronauts weight the same as they would on other planets?

Astronauts' weight would vary on different planets due to differences in gravity. Their weight is determined by the gravitational pull of the planet they are on, so they would weigh less on a planet with weaker gravity and more on a planet with stronger gravity.


What planet is the moon next to?

The moon is Earth's natural satellite and is not next to any other planet in our solar system. It orbits around Earth.

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How does weight change on earth and other planets?

Weight on Earth is determined by the gravitational force between an object and the Earth. The weight of an object would be different on other planets because each planet has a different gravitational pull. Weight can change depending on the strength of the gravitational force, which varies based on the mass and size of the planet.


What happens to the mass and weight of an object if it is transported to another planet?

The mass of the object remains the same since it is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, but the weight changes because weight is dependent on gravity, which varies from planet to planet. If the gravitational force on the new planet is different than on Earth, the weight of the object will be different.


What do you do to find your weight on other planets?

To find your weight on other planets, you would multiply your weight on Earth by the planet's surface gravity relative to Earth's surface gravity. For example, your weight on Mars would be your weight on Earth multiplied by 0.38, as Mars' surface gravity is 0.38 times that of Earth.


Do objects on other planets weigh the same as they weigh on Earth?

No. Weight is the measure of how much force a planet pulls an object, that force is determined by the planet's mass and radius, and each planet has a different mass and radius.


What is the measure of the pull of gravity on an object this property will change if this object is on a planet other than earth?

The measure of the pull of gravity on an object is its weight, which is determined by the mass of the object and the acceleration due to gravity. The acceleration due to gravity varies on different planets, so the weight of an object will change if it is on a planet other than Earth.


Why your weigt increases on other planet?

Your mass stays the same but your weight is different because it is the force that the planet's mass attracts your mass with. So if you are on a small planet your weight is less. A body with 100 pounds mass has a weight of 100 pounds on the Earth but only 17 pounds on the Moon, and zero pounds in space.


How can you get instant weight loss on another planet?

Technically, it is not an actual "weight loss". Our weight is determined heavily by the gravity on Earth. Other planets have either more, less, or similar gravity to us. If the planet has a different gravity, a person will seem to weight less due to the forces needed to hold them down to the ground. Once the return to Earth, however, their weight will not have changed at all.


Do other planet have different moon from your moon?

Yes they do. Our moon only orbits our planet - earth.


Why does your weight change on different planets?

Because of gravity Mass is a property of an object measured in kilograms. Weight is a unit of force measured in Newtons. On Earth a 1 kg mass weighs 10 N. Because other planets have different masses they pull things towards them with a different strength. On the Moon 1kg weighs only a fraction of what it does on Earth (but it still has the same mass). This is because the Moon has a lower mass than the Earth (and therefore a smaller gravitational field).


Why do we weight different amounts on other planets?

Weight (as opposed to mass) is the result of being pulled down by Earth. Different planets have different mass of their own so that each one pulls with a different force. Your mass will not change on different planets because mass is a measure of the amount of material present.


What is the mass of a ten newton box?

If it's on Earth, then it's about 1.02 kilograms. (rounded) On some other planet or moon, where the acceleration due to gravity is different from its value on Earth, 10 newtons would be the weight of a different mass.


What is Earth's gravitational weight?

If you mean the weight of the entire planet Earth, the question is, "weight on what". Gravitation is always a force between two objects. For example, if you have a mass of 60 kg., then you weigh about 600 Newton. This is the force with which Earth attracts you. By Newton's Third Law, you will attract planet Earth with the same force: 600 Newton. So, in this example, the "weight of Earth" (against you) is 600 Newton. The force with which Earth attracts, and is attracted by, other objects, will vary, depending on the mass of the other object, and the distance.If you mean the weight of the entire planet Earth, the question is, "weight on what". Gravitation is always a force between two objects. For example, if you have a mass of 60 kg., then you weigh about 600 Newton. This is the force with which Earth attracts you. By Newton's Third Law, you will attract planet Earth with the same force: 600 Newton. So, in this example, the "weight of Earth" (against you) is 600 Newton. The force with which Earth attracts, and is attracted by, other objects, will vary, depending on the mass of the other object, and the distance.If you mean the weight of the entire planet Earth, the question is, "weight on what". Gravitation is always a force between two objects. For example, if you have a mass of 60 kg., then you weigh about 600 Newton. This is the force with which Earth attracts you. By Newton's Third Law, you will attract planet Earth with the same force: 600 Newton. So, in this example, the "weight of Earth" (against you) is 600 Newton. The force with which Earth attracts, and is attracted by, other objects, will vary, depending on the mass of the other object, and the distance.If you mean the weight of the entire planet Earth, the question is, "weight on what". Gravitation is always a force between two objects. For example, if you have a mass of 60 kg., then you weigh about 600 Newton. This is the force with which Earth attracts you. By Newton's Third Law, you will attract planet Earth with the same force: 600 Newton. So, in this example, the "weight of Earth" (against you) is 600 Newton. The force with which Earth attracts, and is attracted by, other objects, will vary, depending on the mass of the other object, and the distance.