| Date | May 2011 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 11M.1.SL.TZ1.20 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 20 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A spherical planet of uniform density has three times the mass of the Earth and twice the average radius. The magnitude of the gravitational field strength at the surface of the Earth is g. What is the gravitational field strength at the surface of the planet?
A. 6 g
B. \(\frac{2}{3}g\)
C. \(\frac{3}{4}g\)
D. \(\frac{3}{2}g\)
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
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