Mars Has About One-Tenth the Mass of Earth and Half

question 95

Essay

Mars has about one-tenth the mass of Earth and half Earth's radius.By what numerical factor does the acceleration of gravity on Mars compare to that on Earth?

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water, generating oxygen as a byproduct.

Aerobic Respiration

A process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. Cells use this method to convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.

Lactate Fermentation

An anaerobic metabolic process by which glucose or other six-carbon sugars are converted into cellular energy and the metabolite lactate, which is typical in muscle cells under high demand for energy.