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The value of g at the surface of spherical Asteroid X is 0.00600 m/s2, and the escape speed is 9.95 m/s. What is the radius of this asteroid? (G = 6.67  10-11 N  m2/kg2 )
 
  A) 8250 m
  B) 16,000 m
  C) 1600 m
  D) 800 m
  E) 400 m

Question 2

Chemical energy is transformed into gravitational energy when
 
  A) a leaf undergoes photosynthesis.
  B) a person walks uphill.
  C) water evaporates.
  D) a car accelerates.
  E) a block slides downhill.



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Answer to Question 1

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