Math Problem Statement

Find the acceleration due to gravity on a planet with mass 1.9 cross times 10 to the power of 27 kg and radius 7.1 cross times 10 to the power of 7 m.

Information you might need:

F equals fraction numerator G M m over denominator r squared end fraction gives the magnitude of the gravitational force on an object of mass m on a planet of mass M and radius r, where G is Newton’s universal gravitational constant.

F equals m g gives the magnitude of the gravitational force on an object of mass m on a planet with acceleration due to gravity g.

G equals space 6.673 cross times 10 to the power of negative 11 end exponent space straight N space straight m squared space kg to the power of negative 2 end exponent

You do not need to include units with your answer; just give the numerical answer to an appropriate number of significant figures.

Solution

We are given the following information:

  • Mass of the planet M=1.9×1027kgM = 1.9 \times 10^{27} \, \text{kg}
  • Radius of the planet r=7.1×107mr = 7.1 \times 10^{7} \, \text{m}
  • Gravitational constant G=6.673×1011Nm2kg2G = 6.673 \times 10^{-11} \, \text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2 \cdot \text{kg}^{-2}

To find the acceleration due to gravity gg, we use the formula:

g=GMr2g = \frac{GM}{r^2}

Substituting the given values into the equation:

g=(6.673×1011)×(1.9×1027)(7.1×107)2g = \frac{(6.673 \times 10^{-11}) \times (1.9 \times 10^{27})}{(7.1 \times 10^7)^2}

Now, let's calculate this.The acceleration due to gravity on the planet is approximately 25.2m/s225.2 \, \text{m/s}^2.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How does the acceleration due to gravity change with the radius of a planet?
  2. What is the effect of doubling the planet's mass on the gravitational acceleration?
  3. How would the gravitational acceleration on this planet compare to Earth’s 9.81m/s29.81 \, \text{m/s}^2?
  4. What is the gravitational force on a 10 kg object on this planet?
  5. How does gravitational constant GG affect celestial motions?

Tip: Gravitational acceleration on a planet depends directly on its mass and inversely on the square of its radius.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Gravitational Force
Acceleration due to Gravity

Formulas

F = (G * M * m) / r^2
F = m * g
g = (G * M) / r^2

Theorems

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12