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A ball of mass m is found to have a weight Wx on Planet X. Which of the following is a correct expression for the gravitational field strength of Planet X?
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The gravitational field strength of Planet X is mg.
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The gravitational field strength of Planet X is Wx/m.
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The gravitational field strength of Planet X is 9.8 N/kg.
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The gravitational field strength of Planet X is mWx.
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