Concept explainers
a.
The value of g on the dwarf planet Ceres.
a.
Answer to Problem 62A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the Ceres is
Formula used:
The value of g on any planet is given by,
Where,
Calculation:
The value of gravitational constant is,
Then using the given values of mass and radius of the Ceres, the value of g will be,
Conclusion:
Thus, the value of g on the dwarf planet Ceres is
b.
The weight of 90-kg astronaut on Ceres.
b.
Answer to Problem 62A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the astronaut is 90-kg.
From part (a), the value of g on Ceres is
Formula used:
The weight of an object of mass m on the planet is given by,
Where, g is the gravitational field strength on the planet.
Calculation:
Using the given and calculated values, the weight of 90-kg astronaut on Ceres will be,
Conclusion:
Thus, the of weight of a 90-kg astronaut on Ceres is
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