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The acceleration due to gravity on a hypothetical planet surface.
Answer to Problem 32P
Solution:
The acceleration due to gravity on a hypothetical surface is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Planet has a radius 2 times that of the Earth.
Formula Used:
Acceleration due to gravity on the surface is given by:
Where, m is the mass of the planet and r is its radius.
Calculation:
Let the mass of the earth be m and radiusr .
If the mass of the new planet be m’ and radius be r’ .
Acceleration due to gravity on earth’s surface is
If the acceleration due to gravity on the new planet is g’ .
Conclusion:
Hence, the acceleration due to gravity on a hypothetical surface is
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