A rock has a mass of 17 kg on a planet. The acceleration due to gravity (g) on the planet is 7m/s^2.. Assuming the rock does not physically change, how much mass will it have on Earth? Choose one correct answer with correct unit of measure.   A. 116.6 kg   B. 17 kg   C. 119 pounds   D. 17 N

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  1. A rock has a mass of 17 kg on a planet. The acceleration due to gravity (g) on the planet is 7m/s^2.. Assuming the rock does not physically change, how much mass will it have on Earth? Choose one correct answer with correct unit of measure.

      A.

    116.6 kg

      B.

    17 kg

      C.

    119 pounds

      D.

    17 N

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