Gravitational Field of a Point Mass
 

Gravitational Field of a Point Mass problem 24


An isolated planet may be assumed to be a uniform sphere of radius with its mass of concentrated at its centre.


  • Calculate the gravitational field strength at the surface of the planet.


  • Calculate the height above the surface of the planet at which the gravitational field strength is less than its value at the surface of the planet.


 

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