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![### Gravitational Acceleration and Weight on a Planet
A planet has a mass of \(5.63 \times 10^{23}\) kg and a radius of \(3.00 \times 10^{6}\) m.
**Exercise:**
- (a) What is the acceleration due to gravity on this planet?
- (b) How much would a 51.5-kg person weigh on this planet?
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Transcribed Image Text:### Gravitational Acceleration and Weight on a Planet
A planet has a mass of \(5.63 \times 10^{23}\) kg and a radius of \(3.00 \times 10^{6}\) m.
**Exercise:**
- (a) What is the acceleration due to gravity on this planet?
- (b) How much would a 51.5-kg person weigh on this planet?
**Input Fields:**
- **(a)**
- **Number:** [Input Box]
- **Units:** [Dropdown Menu]
- **(b)**
- **Number:** [Input Box]
- **Units:** [Dropdown Menu]
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