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The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Europa.
Answer to Problem 34P
Solution:
The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Europa is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of one of the moons of Jupiter is
Density is the same as Earth’s.
Formula used:
Acceleration due to gravity on the surface is given by:
Where, m is the mass of the body and r is its radius.
Volume of a sphere is:
Where,
Calculations: Earth’s mean density is
Therefore, Europa has a volume of
So, the radius of Europa is
Acceleration,
Conclusion:
Hence, the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Europa is
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