The Acceleration Due to Gravity on Planet a Is One-Sixth

question 19

Multiple Choice

The acceleration due to gravity on Planet A is one-sixth what it is on Planet B, and the radius of the Planet A is one-fourth that of Planet B. The mass of Planet A is what fraction of the mass of
Planet B?

• A) 1/24
• B) 1/16
• C) 1/6
• D) 1/12
• E) 1/96

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Definitions:

Prostate Gland

A small, walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm.

Seminal Vesicle

Glands located near the male bladder that secrete fluid, which is a component of semen.

Seminiferous Tubules

These tubes contain spermatogenic cells and are located in the lobules of the testes.

Spermatogenic Cells

Cells located in the testis that go through the process of spermatogenesis to produce sperm.