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The mass of the Moon is 7.35 × 1022 kg and its radius is 1738 km. What is the gravitational field strength on the surface of the Moon?

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Answer:

g = 1.62 N/kg

Step-by-step explanation:

g = GM/r²

= (6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ x 7.35 x 10²²) / (1738 x 10³)²

= 1.62 N/kg

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