Acceleration Due to Gravity Problem HELP

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the acceleration due to gravity on Titania, a moon of Uranus, using its radius and mass relative to Earth. The context is rooted in gravitational physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the gravitational formula but expresses confusion over the correctness of the equation used. Some participants question whether all necessary information has been included in the original post.

Discussion Status

There is ongoing dialogue about the appropriateness of the equation for this problem. Some participants affirm the equation's validity while others seek clarification on the attempted solution.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that certain parts of the problem statement may be missing or unclear, which could impact the understanding of the solution approach.

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Acceleration Due to Gravity Problem **HELP**

Homework Statement


Titania, the largest moon of the planet Uranus, has 1/8 the radius of the Earth and 1/1700 the mass of the earth...

What is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Titania? (m/s^2)


Homework Equations


g= GMe/Re^2

(Me) mass of planet
(Re) radius of planet


The Attempt at a Solution



well, i thought this was the right way of doing the problem, but i get a totally wrong answer and i am totally confussed on if this is the right equation for this problem or not.
 
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envoystud said:

The Attempt at a Solution


You left this part out.
 
ok i fixed it
 
please show what you tried [even if it is wrong]
 
This is definitely the right equation.
 
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