Zachariah W.

asked • 09/16/20

Physics question

You pilot the interstellar craft Bellerophon to the fourth planet orbiting the star Altair. The radius of the planet is measured to be 5690000 m. When you land on the planet, you find the strength of the gravitational field is 6.85 m/s2. What is the mass of the planet? (You can enter your answer similar to the following format: 1.99*10^30 kg)

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Danny B. answered • 09/16/20

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