Using the Formula G =GM_NS/R²_NS, Calculate the Acceleration of Gravity

question 61

Multiple Choice

Using the formula g =GM_NS/R²_NS, calculate the acceleration of gravity on a 2 M_SUN neutron with a radius of 10 km, and express this in terms of the acceleration of gravity on the surface
Of Earth (g = 9.8 m/s²) .

• A) 2.5 *10⁴
• B) 2.5 *10⁵
• C) 2.5 * 10⁸
• D) 2.5 * 10¹¹
• E) 2.5 * 10¹⁴

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