Calculate the tidal force in Newtons that Jupiter exerts on Io (per kilogram) and compare that force to the effect of Io's own gravity
(Useful data: MJupiter = 1.899 1027 kilograms, rIo = 3.642 106 meters, the average Jupiter—Io distance is 4.216 108 meters, and MIo = 8.932 1022 kilograms)
A) 18.0 N
B) 32.5 N
C) 12.1 N
D) 99.6 N
A
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