Mass and weight 1 2 The mass of the Mars exploration rover is 1,063 kg. The grav

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Mass and weight 1 2 The mass of the Mars exploration rover is 1,063 kg. The gravity on Mars is about 0.38 that of Earth. 1) Where would the normal force exerted on the rover when it rests on the surface of the planet be greater? OOn Mars OOn Earth Osame on both because the mass is always the same Submit You currently have 0 submissions for this question. Only 10 submission are allowed You can make 10 more submissions for this question. (Survey Question) 2) Briefly explain your answer to the previous question. Submit You currently have O submissions for this question. Only 10 submission are allowed You can make 10 more submissions for this question.

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1) On Earth

2) The normal force is greater on Earth because the weight (which balances normal) on Earth is greater as gravity on Mars is smaller.

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