The Mass of Mars Is Given as 11% of Earth's

question 251

Multiple Choice

The mass of Mars is given as 11% of Earth's mass,while its radius is half of Earth's radius.What do these figures suggest for the density of Mars?

• A) The density of Mars is less than the density of Earth.
• B) The density of Mars is the same as the density of Earth.
• C) The density of Mars is greater than the density of Earth.
• D) Not enough information is given to compare the densities of Mars and Earth.

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