University Physics with Modern Physics, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) and Mastering Physics with Pearson eText & ValuePack Access Card (14th Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.47E
A 15-kg rock is dropped from rest on the earth and reaches the ground in 1.75 s. When it is dropped from the same height on Saturn’s satellite Enceladus, the rock reaches the ground in 18.6 s. What is the acceleration due to gravity on Enceladus?
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