How Much Would Your Weight Change on the Surface of the Sun?

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In summary, the gravitational pull on the sun is much stronger than on earth, resulting in a weight approximately 28 times more on the sun than on earth. This is due to the sun's larger mass and non-uniform gravity. However, humans would not be able to survive the weight of the sun due to its extreme conditions. Other objects, such as buildings and vehicles, would also be significantly heavier and may not withstand the intense conditions on the sun's surface.
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How much more of less would you weigh (same as force) at the surface of the sun than on earth?
 
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1. How much would I weigh on the sun compared to the earth?

The gravitational pull on the sun is much stronger than on earth, so you would weigh significantly more on the sun. In fact, your weight would be approximately 28 times more on the sun than on earth.

2. Why would I weigh more on the sun?

The weight of an object is determined by the gravitational force acting on it. Since the sun has a much larger mass than earth, its gravitational pull is much stronger, resulting in a higher weight for objects on its surface.

3. Is there a difference in the weight of objects on different parts of the sun?

Yes, the weight of an object on the sun's surface would be slightly different depending on its location. This is because the sun's gravity is not uniform across its surface, due to its rotation and internal structure.

4. Can humans survive the weight of the sun?

No, humans would not be able to survive the weight of the sun. The intense gravitational pull would crush our bodies, and the extreme heat and radiation would also be fatal.

5. How does the weight on the sun compared to the earth affect other objects?

The increased weight on the sun would also affect the weight of other objects, such as buildings and vehicles. They would also be much heavier and may not be able to withstand the extreme conditions on the sun's surface.

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