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)

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The tidal force per kilogram is calculated using the formula: F_tidal = 2 * G * M_Jupiter * r_Io / d^3. Plugging in the values, we find the tidal force is approximately 18.0 N/kg.

Calculate the Tidal Force in Newtons That Jupiter Exerts on Io