Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 13 - Gravitation - Questions - Page 378: 11

Answer

We can rank the points according to the value of the free-fall acceleration: $b = d = f \gt e \gt c \gt a$

Work Step by Step

We can use Equation (13-14) to write an expression for the free-fall acceleration $g$: $g = a_g-\omega^2~R$ $a_g = \frac{GM}{r^2}$ $\omega$ is the angular speed as the planet rotates $R$ is the radius of rotation At the poles, $R = 0$ Therefore, at the poles: $~~g = a_g$ At the equator, $R$ is the planet's radius. $\omega$ is fastest for the planet that rotates in $16~h$ and slowest when the planet rotates in $48~h$ We can rank the points according to the value of the free-fall acceleration: $b = d = f \gt e \gt c \gt a$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.