The surface acceleration due to gravity on a planet is and its radius is

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Problem

The surface acceleration due to gravity on a planet is

12\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

and its radius is

3.0\times10^{6}\,\text{m}

. Calculate the mass of the planet. (a)

7.2\times10^{24}\,\text{kg}

(b)

1.6\times10^{24}\,\text{kg}

(c)

3.2\times10^{24}\,\text{kg}

(d)

1.6\times10^{23}\,\text{kg}