Gravitational Force Quick Check 1. On which planet would an object weigh the most?
a. on planet Y

2. What is the difference between mass and weight?
c. Mass is the same everywhere. Weight depends on the force of gravity.

3. When you jump, you exert a pushing force against the ground. Gravity pulls you back down. Why can a person jump higher on the moon than on Earth?
a. The gravitational force on the moon is weaker than on Earth.

4. When you hold a textbook and a pencil, why does the textbook feel heavier than the pencil?
a. The textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth.