Question

Find the gravitational field on the surface of an alien planet that has an estimated mass of 8.5 x 10^26 kg and radius of 3.5 x 10^4 km. Show all work.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Fg = G m1 m2 / r^2 Gravitational constant = 6.6743 x10^-11 m^3 /(kg s^2)

PLug in the given numbers:

Fg = 6.6743 x 10^-11 (1 kg)(8.5x10^26 kg) / (3.5 x10^7 m)^2

= 46.3 m/s^2