A person weighs 900 N on the surface of the Earth. Planet X has the same mass as Earth but twice the radius. What is the weight of the person on Planet X? a)  225N b)  450N c)  900N d)  1800 N e)  3600 N

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  1. A person weighs 900 N on the surface of the Earth. Planet X has the same mass as Earth but twice the radius. What is the weight of the person on Planet X?

    a)  225N b)  450N c)  900N d)  1800 N e)  3600 N
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