Physics

Physics

Problem

On a distant planet the surface acceleration due to gravity is measured to be 5.0 m/s25.0\,\text{m/s}^2. The planet’s radius is 7.0×106 m7.0\times10^{6}\,\text{m}. Estimate the planet’s mass. a) 3.7×1023 kg3.7\times10^{23}\,\text{kg} b) 3.7×1024 kg3.7\times10^{24}\,\text{kg} c) 7.0×1024 kg7.0\times10^{24}\,\text{kg} d) 3.7×1025 kg3.7\times10^{25}\,\text{kg}

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