Suppose a planet is discovered that has the same total mass as the Earth, but half its

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Suppose a planet is discovered that has the same total mass as the Earth, but half its radius.

(a) Is the acceleration due to gravity on this planet more than, less than, or the same as the acceleration due to gravity on the Earth? Explain.

(b) Calculate the acceleration due to gravity on this planet.

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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