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problem:
The mass of the Earth is 5.98E+24 kg and its radius is 6370 km. The radius of the moon is 1738 km. The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the moon is 1.62 m/s2. What is the ratio of the average density of the moon to that of the earth? (no units)
I am very confused as to how I find the density of planets given the equations and information I have. We are studying kepler's Laws and Newtons Law of Gravity. I feel like maybe I am missing some info or something.
Thanks for the help!
The mass of the Earth is 5.98E+24 kg and its radius is 6370 km. The radius of the moon is 1738 km. The acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the moon is 1.62 m/s2. What is the ratio of the average density of the moon to that of the earth? (no units)
I am very confused as to how I find the density of planets given the equations and information I have. We are studying kepler's Laws and Newtons Law of Gravity. I feel like maybe I am missing some info or something.
Thanks for the help!