Question

1. what is the weight of the turkey?

15 newtons
52 newtons
71 newtons
202 newtons
image of turkey on scale

1. the force of gravity on the surface of mercury is much less than on earth. a rock has a weight of 100 newtons on earth. what do you know about the weight of the rock on mercury?

the rock will weigh exactly 100 newtons.
the rock will weigh more than 100 newtons.
the rock will weigh less than 100 newtons.
there is not enough information to know if the rock weighs the same, more, or less on mercury.

Explanation:

Question 2: What is the weight of the turkey?

Step1: Analyze the spring scale

The spring scale shows the weight in newtons. By looking at the scale, the pointer is at 71 newtons.

Weight depends on gravity. Since Mercury's gravity is less than Earth's, the rock's weight on Mercury will be less than its weight on Earth (100 newtons).

Answer:

71 newtons (the option: 71 newtons)

Question 3: The force of gravity on the surface of Mercury is much less than on Earth. A rock has a weight of 100 newtons on Earth. What do you know about the weight of the rock on Mercury?