Given that the acceleration of gravity at the surface of Mars is 0.38 of what it is on Earth, and that Mars' radius is 3400 km, determine the mass of Mars. Express your answer using two significant figures.

Given that the acceleration of gravity at the surface of Mars is 0.38 of what it is on Earth, and that Mars' radius is 3400 km, determine the mass of Mars. Express your answer using two significant figures.

Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael A. Seeds

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Chapter5: Gravity

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Given that the acceleration of gravity at the
surface of Mars is 0.38 of what it is on Earth,
and that Mars' radius is 3400 km, determine
the mass of Mars.
Express your answer using two significant
figures.

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