Ekapluto is an unknown planet that has two spherical moons in circular orbits. The table summarizes the hypothetical data about the moons. Both moons have low axial spin rates

(G = 6.67 × 10-11 N ? m2/kg2)

Mass Radius Orbital radius Orbital period
Moon A 4.0 × 1020 kg 2.0 × 108 m 4.0 × 106 s
Moon B 1.5 × 1020 kg 2.0 × 105 m 3.0 × 108 m

The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Moon B is
A) 0.10 m/s2.
B) 0.15 m/s2.
C) 0.20 m/s2.
D) 0.25 m/s2.
E) 0.30 m/s2.


D

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

The eastward rotation of Earth causes the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars to move _______________ in the sky

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Physics & Space Science

The phenomenon of interference is the result of:

1.conservation of energy 2.superposition 3.the Fourier theorem 4.conservation of mass 5.all of the above

Physics & Space Science

The typical mountain valley that has been subjected to glaciation is shaped like

A) a semi-circle. B) the letter "U." C) one half of a square. D) the letter "V."

Physics & Space Science

A ball rolls off a shelf and hits the floor below 0.25 second later. To find the speed of the ball as it left the shelf, we would need

A. to repeat the experiment. B. the distance measured along the floor to the point of impact. C. the weight of the ball. D. the height of the table.

Physics & Space Science