Question

Although Jupiter is more than 300 times as massive as Earth, a body would barely weigh three times as much as on the surface of Jupiter as it would on the surface of the earth and not 300 times. Explain why.

Answer 1

Oh, yes, now I recall.

Answer 2

The radius of Jupiter is very large, so the gravitational force becomes lesser than Earth because the attraction is caused by the center.

Answer 3

so if we dig a hole in jupiter and go down to the point of earth radius, would i weigh 300 times more ?

Answer 4

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/jupiter/

Answer 5

Thank you :]

Answer 6

You're welcome :)