1. Calculate the gravitational acceleration on Planet X:
* We know:
* Weight (Force of gravity) = 9 N
* Mass = 3 kg
* Using the formula: Weight = Mass × Gravitational Acceleration (g)
* Rearranging to find 'g': g = Weight / Mass
* g = 9 N / 3 kg = 3 m/s²
2. Compare to Earth's gravitational acceleration:
* Earth's gravitational acceleration is approximately 9.8 m/s².
Conclusion:
The gravitational acceleration on Planet X (3 m/s²) is less than that on Earth (9.8 m/s²).