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In summary, when approaching a simple problem that you don't know how to solve, it's important to understand the problem and its key components, brainstorm solutions, and break it down into manageable steps. If you get stuck, take a break and seek help from others. To improve problem-solving skills, practice and learn from mistakes, think outside the box, and approach problems from different angles. If your solution doesn't work, reassess and seek help if needed. You can also apply problem-solving skills in everyday life by breaking down problems, brainstorming solutions, and evaluating their effectiveness.
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i have a problem:
a planet has a mass of 5.6x10^25kg. It's radius is 25,000,000 m. what is the acceleration due to gravity?

Um, i haven't had a math course in a good two years, how do i find it?
 
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You do't need a math corse to do some multiplications and one division.

Apply the law of universal gravitational attraction of I.Newton.

Daniel.

PS.The acceleration due to gravity is the gravity force acting on a body of 1Kg.
 
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To find the acceleration due to gravity, you can use the formula g = G * M / r^2, where g is the acceleration due to gravity, G is the gravitational constant (6.67x10^-11 N*m^2/kg^2), M is the mass of the planet, and r is the radius of the planet.

In this case, plugging in the values given, we get g = (6.67x10^-11 N*m^2/kg^2) * (5.6x10^25 kg) / (25,000,000 m)^2.

Solving this equation, we get g = 0.746 m/s^2.

So, the acceleration due to gravity on this planet is 0.746 m/s^2.

I hope this helps! It's always a good idea to review some basic math concepts before attempting to solve problems like this. Good luck!
 

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