On the surface of Jupiter, where the acceleration due to gravity is about three times that of Earth, a 100-kg rock would have a weight of about
A)1000 N.
B)3000 N.
C)6000 N.
D)9000 N.

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On Earth, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2, and weight is calculated as mass times the acceleration due to gravity. A 100-kg rock on Earth would weigh 100 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 980 N. On Jupiter, where gravity is about three times stronger, the weight would be 3 * 980 N = 2940 N, which is approximately 3000 N.

On the Surface of Jupiter, Where the Acceleration Due to Gravity