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Universal Law of Gravitation — Quiz

Question 1 • Physics

Which of Jupiter’s moons has the greatest gravitational force with Jupiter?

Answer
A
Ganymede
B
Io
C
Europa
D
Callisto

Explanation

The gravitational force is proportional to the moon’s mass divided by the square of its distance from Jupiter. Io is much closer to Jupiter than the other moons, and that closeness more than offsets its lower mass; for example, its force is about four times Ganymede’s. Therefore, Io has the greatest gravitational force with Jupiter.

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