The mass of Mars is 6.4 × 10²3 kg and its radius is 3.4 × 106 m. What is the value of the constant g on the surface of Mars? How long does it take a 2 kg ball to land on the Martian ground if it is dropped from a height of 2 meters, starting at rest?

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The mass of Mars is 6.4 × 10²³ kg and its radius is 3.4 × 106 m. What is the value of
the constant g on the surface of Mars? How long does it take a 2 kg ball to land on the
Martian ground if it is dropped from a height of 2 meters, starting at rest?
Transcribed Image Text:The mass of Mars is 6.4 × 10²³ kg and its radius is 3.4 × 106 m. What is the value of the constant g on the surface of Mars? How long does it take a 2 kg ball to land on the Martian ground if it is dropped from a height of 2 meters, starting at rest?
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  • Mass of Mars, M=6.4 x 1023 kg.
  • The radius of Mars, r=3.4 x 106 m.
  • We know the value of the gravitational constant, G=6.67x10-11 SI unit.

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  • Gravitational acceleration on Mars, g=?
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