The Gravitational Acceleration on a Planet's Surface Is 16

question 9

Multiple Choice

The gravitational acceleration on a planet's surface is 16.0 m/s². What is the gravitational acceleration at an altitude of one planet diameter above the SURFACE of the planet?

• A) 5.33 m/s²
• B) 1.78 m/s²
• C) 1.60 m/s²
• D) 4.00 m/s²
• E) 8.00 m/s²

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