Gravitational Field of a Point Mass
 

Gravitational Field of a Point Mass problem 11


  • Define gravitational field strength.


  • A spherical planet has diameter . The gravitational field strength at the surface of the planet is . The planet may be assumed to be isolated in space and to have its mass concentrated at its centre. Calculate the mass of the planet.


 

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