Physics

Physics

Problem

The surface acceleration due to gravity on a planet is 12 m s−212\,\text{m\,s}^{-2} and its radius is 3.0×106 m3.0\times10^{6}\,\text{m}. Calculate the mass of the planet. a) 7.2×1024 kg7.2\times10^{24}\,\text{kg} b) 1.6×1024 kg1.6\times10^{24}\,\text{kg} c) 3.2×1024 kg3.2\times10^{24}\,\text{kg} d) 1.6×1023 kg1.6\times10^{23}\,\text{kg}

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