how would the spring balance work similarly/differently if it was found on a less massive planet like mercury and a more passive planet like jupiter? be specefic in your answer.
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Answer:
The working principle of the spring balance remains the same. But, the value of w is different for every planet depending on its acceleration due to gravity
Explanation:
A spring balance works on the principle of Hooke's Law. It has a spring fixed at the upper end and has a hook attached to the lower end to hang objects.
It is an instrument to measure the weight of the object and not its mass.
According to physics weight is proportional to the gravitational force acting on an object.
w = m x g
Where w is the weight, m is the mass and g is acceleration due to gravity at the surface.
Since, the planet Mercury is a less massive value of g is less more for massive planet Jupiter. The mass m remains constant.
Therefore, the value of w is different for every planet depending on its acceleration due to gravity. But, the working principle of the spring balance remains the same.