The Mass of Pluto Is $1.31 \times 10 ^ { 22 } \mathrm {~kg}$

question 93

Multiple Choice

The mass of Pluto is $1.31 \times 10 ^ { 22 } \mathrm {~kg}$ and its radius is $1.15 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \mathrm {~m}$
What is the acceleration of a freely-falling object at the surface of Pluto if it has no atmosphere? $\left( G = 6.67 \times 10 ^ { - 11 } \mathrm {~N} \cdot \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 } / \mathrm { kg } ^ { 2 } \right)$

• A) \(0.661 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(0.140 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(9.81 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(1.62 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(3.72 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }\)

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Definitions:

Sequential Method

A systematic approach in which tasks or procedures are performed one after another in a specific order, frequently used in manufacturing or problem-solving processes.

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Sequential Method

A procedure used in cost accounting to allocate service department costs to producing departments in a specific sequence.

Support Department Costs

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