Chapter 3: Q22P (page 124)
The mass of Mars is and its radius is . What is the value of constant g on Mars?
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The value of constant g on mars is
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Chapter 3: Q22P (page 124)
The mass of Mars is and its radius is . What is the value of constant g on Mars?
The value of constant g on mars is
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