If a planet has 9 times the radius of the Earth, but has the same ...

[asmith134]

If a planet has 9 times the radius of the Earth, but has the same density as the Earth, what is the gravitational acceleration at the surface of the planet? (g = 9.8 m/s2)
 a. 29.4 m/s2
  c. 265 m/s2
  b. 88.2 m/s2
  d. 39.2 m/s2

Question 2

An Earth satellite is orbiting at a distance from the Earth's surface equal to two Earth radii. At this location, the acceleration due to gravity is what factor times the value of g at the Earth's surface?
 a. There is no acceleration since the satellite is in orbit.
  b. 1/9
  c. 1/4
  d. The answer is not given.

[akemokai]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B