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The mean diameters of Mars and Earth are given. The gravitational acceleration and escape speed on Mars is:
Options
A 3.8 m/s², 5.0 km/s
Correct Answer
B 8.3 m/s², 50 m/s
C 5 m/s², 38 m/s
D 6.9 m/s², 134 km/s
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mars has weaker gravity and lower escape velocity than Earth, approximately 3.8 m/s² and 5 km/s.

Hint

Mars gravity is about one-third of Earth.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 287 of 1250
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