Question

an object is transported to three different planets in the solar system. which statement is true about that object? the objects mass and weight stay the same. the objects mass changes, but its weight stays the same. the objects mass and weight both change. the objects weight changes, but its mass stays the same.

Explanation:

Mass is an inherent property of an object, representing the amount of matter it contains. It remains constant regardless of the object's location in the universe. Weight, on the other hand, is the force exerted on an object due to gravity, calculated as \(W = mg\) (where \(m\) is mass and \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity). Since different planets have different values of \(g\), the weight of the object will change when it is transported to different planets. But the mass \(m\) (amount of matter) of the object does not change with location.

Answer:

The object’s weight changes, but its mass stays the same.