If a Planet Has a Radius 20% Greater Than That

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a planet has a radius 20% greater than that of the Earth but has the same mass as the Earth, what is the acceleration due to gravity at its surface?

• A) 14 m/s²
• B) 12 m/s²
• C) 8.1 m/s²
• D) 6.8 m/s²

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